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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

The Big Easy
1987
***½
Director: Jim McBride
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman

A formulaic and predictable but very likeable little crime film with a protagonist who is a slightly corrupt cop. Ellen Barkin is great as a feisty lawyer. Excellent Cajun music on the soundtrack.