Anthony Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (1988) Winner
Daniel Petrie Jr.
だにえる・ぺとり・じゅにあ
Danieru Petori Junia
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1954-05-20 （New York City）
- Nationality
- United States, Canada
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- screenwriter, film producer
- Active Years
- 1981-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Anthony Award | The Big Easy | Best Movie | Bouchercon | Win |
| 1988 | Edgar Award | The Big Easy | Best Motion Picture | Mystery Writers of America | Nomination |
Anthony Award
1988
Work:
The Big Easy
Category:
Best Movie
Organization:
Bouchercon
Result:
Win
Edgar Award
1988
Work:
The Big Easy
Category:
Best Motion Picture
Organization:
Mystery Writers of America
Result:
Nomination
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Big Easy
1987 neo-noir romantic thrillerNew Orleans police lieutenant Remy McSwain investigates a local mobster's murder, suspecting a war between crime families. State district attorney Anne Osborne probes police corruption. Despite her suspicions of Remy's unorthodox methods, they begin a romance. When Remy is caught in an Internal Affairs sting, Anne must prosecute him, but evidence is suppressed. It turns out Remy's boss and colleagues are involved in heroin smuggling, leading to a climactic shootout.
police corruptionromance vs. dutyNew Orleans culture
Adaptations
- [television series] The Big Easy (1996)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- witty dialoguetense plottingvivid character portraits
Legacy
Acclaimed for the screenplay of The Big Easy, earning wins and nominations at genre awards. Created a landmark neo-noir romantic thriller capturing New Orleans' vibe.
Trivia
- The original script was titled 'Windy City' and set in Chicago.
- Filmed extensively on location in New Orleans to capture local atmosphere.