Question 1

Which actors consider this their favorite film they've made?

Accepted Answer

Both Ellen Barkin and Dennis Quaid consider The Big Easy their favorite of all the films they've made.

Question 2

Who suggested the title The Big Easy?

Accepted Answer

Star Dennis Quaid suggested the film's title.

Question 3

What unusual connection does the film have to real-life political corruption?

Accepted Answer

Shortly after this film about political corruption premiered, several members of Louisiana's Film Commission who helped the production were indicted in a kickback scandal.

Question 4

What real-life New Orleans figure appears as a judge in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jim Garrison, an actual lawyer and judge who worked in New Orleans, appears as the judge in Remy's bribery case.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Big Easy?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans police lieutenant Remy McSwain investigates a mobster's murder and suspects fellow police officers may be involved.

Question 6

Which actors consider this their favorite film they've made?

Accepted Answer

Both Ellen Barkin and Dennis Quaid consider The Big Easy their favorite of all the films they've made.

Question 7

Who suggested the title 'The Big Easy' for the film?

Accepted Answer

Star Dennis Quaid suggested the film's title.

Question 8

What unusual connection exists between the film's production and a real-life scandal?

Accepted Answer

After the film premiered, several members of the Louisiana Film Commission who helped with production were indicted in a kickback scandal.

Question 9

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Big Easy?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans police lieutenant Remy McSwain investigates a mobster's murder and suspects fellow police officers may be involved.

Question 10

Which festivals recognized The Big Easy?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1987 and won an Independent Spirit Award in 1988.

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