Charles Ludlam, Dennis Quaid, Ebbe Roe Smith
An atmospheric and sexy crime caper, this stars Dennis Quaid as a New Orleans police detective. He's a smooth talker who butts heads with the new assistant district attorney, Ellen Barkin. She's rigid...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 2, 1999
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January 5, 2007Decent noiresque thriller full of handsome New Orleans locations and Quaid and Barkin positively sizzle as the romantic leads. The thriller aspect is rather less convincing than the romance (as is Quaid's variable accent) but it's always watchable.
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September 1, 2008Well,i usually start my reviews by saying what type of film it was but i'm not actually sure and to be honest i don't think the film makers knew either!It was described as a "steamy thriller" which to be honest is why i checked it out, but there was no steam.Anywhere. Basically, ...( read more)
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April 14, 2008Steamy,erotic and a beautiful glimpse into the culture and wonderful music of New Orleans.I must have watched it a half dozen or more times,and had to buy the soundtrack,as it was my first real introduction to the musical majesty of New Orleans. The plot was compelling enough to ...( read more)
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March 22, 2008A mixed bag of tricks. I will say it has some of the steamiest fully clothed sex scenes put on film.
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September 1, 2008wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...this has got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that the director of this Drama, Mystery & Suspense movie had done a good job of directing this movie because yo...( read more)
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