The Badge
(2002, 1h 43min, R)
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(2002, 1h 43min, R)No Rating

The Badge

(2002, 1h 43min, R)

(2002, 1h 43min, R)
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Genre

Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama, Crime drama, LGBTQ, Suspense

Synopsis

Billy Bob Thornton stars as Darl, a homophobic Louisiana sheriff assigned to investigate the murder of a local transsexual. Ever so gradually shedding his animosity toward the gay community, Darl finds himself shunned by his own friends and coworkers. But worse is still to come, as his investigation threatens to expose a far-reaching coverup by several high-ranking city and state politicians. Patricia Arquette costars as Scarlett, a stripper-prostitute who was once married to the murder victim. Originally slated for theatrical release under the title Behind the Badge, this film was reportedly shelved because of its marked resemblances to the like-vintage Billy Bob Thornton feature Monster's Ball. The Badge finally saw the light of day courtesy of the Starz! pay-cable TV service on September 7, 2002.