This fiery crime thriller, set in New Orleans, is impressive, mainly because of the sizzling performances from Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin (pictured), plus sterling support from John Goodman and Ned Beatty.
The film focuses on the relationship that develops between young police lieutenant Remy McSwain (Quaid) and uncompromising female assistant district attorney Anne Osborne (Barkin), who is unimpressed with the bribery and corruption that is rife in his department. A vicious gang war is also simmering and looks set to erupt at any moment, as the murder of a Mafia soldier is followed swiftly by the killing of three drug-dealing gangsters.
Released in 1986 and directed by Jim McBride, Quaid and Barkin have rarely been on better form. Recommended.
The Big Easy is a Film programme that first aired in 1986 and has been classified a 15 certificate.
