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The Badge (2002)

2002-09-07 · 1h 39m · EN
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A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised.

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Robby HensonDirector, Writer
Budget
$6M

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Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonSheriff DarlPatricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteScarlettSela WardSela WardCarla HardwickWilliam DevaneWilliam DevaneThe JudgeMarcus Lyle BrownMarcus Lyle BrownDeputy JacksonRay McKinnonRay McKinnonDeputy C.B.Tom BowerTom BowerBull HardwickAudrey Marie AndersonAudrey Marie AndersonTeenage WaitressJulie HagertyJulie HagertySister FeliciaJohn McConnellJohn McConnellOrnellJena MaloneJena MaloneAshley HardwickJ.C. SealyJ.C. SealyRhonda Heabert

Keywords

SheriffSmall townProstituteLouisianaElection campaignTranssexuality

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinitySheriff · Small Town · ProstituteDirector preference270446Actor preference9351 · 19265 · 23573Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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What is The Badge about?

A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised.

How long is The Badge?

The Badge has a runtime of 99 minutes.