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The Badge (2002)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Release Date: Sep 7, 2002 Wide

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A good-old-boy small-town sheriff in a New Orleans parish happens upon a murder case that threatens to end his career in Behind the Badge, the embattled second feature of writer/director Robby Henson (Pharaoh's Army). Billy Bob Thornton stars as Darl, a divorced lawman first spotted sleeping in his truck outside his favorite bar. Darl gets a call about a truck accident, and happily hands out shoes from the ditched tractor-trailer to win over the locals for his re-election. But then the body of a

R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Robby Henson

Written By: Robby Henson

In Theaters: Sep 7, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Jan 14, 2003

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Depois da interessante primeira hora, o roteiro se acovarda e evita se aprofundar nos pol�micos temas que vinha abordando. Al�m disso, os buracos na trama e os personagens unidimensionais comprometem a hist�ria.

October 8, 2003 Comment

Pablo Villaca

Cinema em Cena

That Thornton transcends the material time and again is ultimately just the type of thing that shines light on the need for the material to be transcended.

February 12, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Predictable though enchanting..may be anomalous, it may unusual and it may be irresolute in parts, but it's definitely a well-performed and captivating piece of film

January 2, 2003 Comment

Clint Morris

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(2002 Director Robbie Henson) Good movie stars Billy Bob Thornton with a very interesting role played by Patricia Arquette. Role by William Defoe as the local Southern (Louisiana) corrupt Judge.

October 13, 2007