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The Badge

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A sheriff (Billy Bob Thornton) investigates a woman's death and an apparent political cover-up.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/07/2005
2/5
Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena 10/08/2003
3/5
Depois da interessante primeira hora, o roteiro se acovarda e evita se aprofundar nos polmicos temas que vinha abordando. Alm disso, os buracos na trama e os personagens unidimensionais comprometem a histria. Go to Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals 03/10/2003
3/4
Walter Chaw Film Freak Central 02/12/2003
2/4
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. Go to Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 02/11/2003
2.5/5
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 01/02/2003
3/5
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 Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frank N @Badami Dec 17 A thoroughly engrossing and well acted film, the entire cast, led by Thornton pre-Landman. Keeps the viewer guessing right to the almost happy ending. Give it a shot. See more Jelisije J Mar 29 A very low budget film that doesn't know what tone it wants to set for its audience and is one of the more forgettable Billy Bob Thornton films you will see. See more Frankie R 04/02/2023 It was a great movie, thriller, twisted. See more 12/20/2013 I've seen this movie a couple of times and found it to be most entertaining. Good cast, great acting and plot! Creepy killer too. He stole the show as far as pulling off his role. See more 09/29/2012 great movie i luv billy bob when hes in weird-gritty-southern talk movies! See more 05/13/2012 Deep look into the transsexual world with a fine performance by Billy Bob Thorton. See more Read all reviews
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Robby Henson

Director

Billy Bob Thornton

Sheriff Darl Hardwick

Patricia Arquette

Scarlett

William Devane

The Judge

Sela Ward

Carla Hardwick

Julie Hagerty

Sister Felicia

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Movie Info

Synopsis A sheriff (Billy Bob Thornton) investigates a woman's death and an apparent political cover-up.
Director
Robby Henson
Producer
Alicia Allain, Bruce Heller, Larry Katz, John Morrissey
Screenwriter
Robby Henson
Production Co
EFO Films, Propaganda Films, Turman-Morrissey Company, Millennium Films
Rating
R, TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 7, 2002, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 14, 2003
Runtime
1h 43m
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