A corrupt lieutenant in the homicide division is threatened by the righteous DA while trying to solve a string of mysterious murders.A corrupt lieutenant in the homicide division is threatened by the righteous DA while trying to solve a string of mysterious murders.A corrupt lieutenant in the homicide division is threatened by the righteous DA while trying to solve a string of mysterious murders.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 7 nominations
Edward Saint Pe'
- Patrolman
- (as Edward St. Pe)
- Director
- Writers
- Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Jack Baran(uncredited)
- Jim McBride(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBoth Ellen Barkin and Dennis Quaid consider this the favorite of all the films they've made.
- GoofsTugboats are powered by diesel engines. Diesel fuel is incapable of exploding. (Actually diesel can explode fine, it's just not as volatile as petroleum . Plenty of diesel trucks in accidents have both caught fire and exploded.)
- Quotes
Lamar Parmentel: New Orleans is a marvelous environment for coincidence.
- Alternate versionsWhile the UK theatrical release ends with the boat exploding, a fade out and cutting to Remy and Anne dancing around on their wedding night, the UK video release has an extra scene which features Anne talking Remy out of resigning and Remy proposing marriage.
- SoundtracksZydeco Gris Gris
Performed by Beausoleil
Composed by Michael Doucet
Flat Town Music
Courtesy of Swallow Records
Featured review
Delivers true romance and great music
This movie was an unexpected delight. In general, I don't like thrillers or suspense, so I braced myself for something that would not be to my taste. Was I ever wrong! The moment the opening credits came on with that wonderful music playing, I knew I would love this film. Although I didn't meet anybody in New Orleans who talked like Dennis Quaid did in this movie, and his portrayal of Rennie McSwain came off as something of a caricature, I still found him extremely enjoyable to watch and as a leading man, he was as sexy as a romantic hero can be. Ellen Barkin was great as the leading lady. The suspense part of the plot was perhaps the weakest part, but the romantic storyline was perfect. The music was so great, it made everything work. Yes, the movie makers made some mistakes with their geography, but that was completely forgivable, as the overall film was such a delight to watch. And few movies nowadays have such a great soundtrack as this movie has. A true delight, this will be a timeless classic.
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Box office
- Budget
- $8,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,685,307
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $353,259
- Aug 23, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $17,685,307
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