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In the Electric Mist (2009)

"NO ONE CAN ESCAPE THE SINS OF THE PAST"

6.120091h 57mEN
ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

EN

Release

April 15, 2009

Director

Bertrand Tavernier

Official Trailer

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Overview

Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film. At the same time, after Elrod Sykes, the star of the film, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafa...

Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

Dave Robicheaux

John Goodman

John Goodman

Julie 'Baby Feet' Balboni

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Elrod Sykes

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Bootsie Robicheaux

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Drummond

Justina Machado

Justina Machado

Rosie Gomez

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Twinky LeMoyne

James Gammon

James Gammon

Ben Hebert

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Lou Girard

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

General John Bell Hood

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

Sam 'Hogman' Patin

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Cholo Manelli

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into In the Electric Mist (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film. At the same time, after Elrod Sykes, the star of the film, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafalaya Swamp near the movie set, Robicheaux starts another investigation, believing the corpse to be the remains of a black man who he saw being murdered 35 years before.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of In the Electric Mist. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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