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Films Set in New Orleans (Looking for recommendations)
Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:51 pm
been watching a bunch of films set in New Orleans. This is in no order. So far I have seen:
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2010)
Down By Law (1986)
The Big Easy (1986)
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Angel Heart (1987)
Deja Vu (2006)
Cat People (1982)
Miller's Crossing (1991)
Hit Man (2023)
Obsession (1976)
Easy Rider (1969)
Runaway Jury (2003)
Long Hot Summer (1958)
JFK (1991)
Killing Them Softly (2012)
What are some other notable films set in or around NOLA that are worth watching?
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2010)
Down By Law (1986)
The Big Easy (1986)
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Angel Heart (1987)
Deja Vu (2006)
Cat People (1982)
Miller's Crossing (1991)
Hit Man (2023)
Obsession (1976)
Easy Rider (1969)
Runaway Jury (2003)
Long Hot Summer (1958)
JFK (1991)
Killing Them Softly (2012)
What are some other notable films set in or around NOLA that are worth watching?
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 8:41 am
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Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:53 pm to cinemaguy23
Interview with a Vampire
Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:57 pm to cinemaguy23
Miller's Crossing.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:03 pm to cinemaguy23
Double Jeopardy
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:04 pm to cinemaguy23
Skeleton Key
Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:11 pm to cinemaguy23
Directed by Kazan the year before Streetcar. Not only a classic location thriller, but a priceless document of 1950 New Orleans.
Elia Kazan directing PITS
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:12 pm to cinemaguy23
Cops: Mardi Gras
Girls Gone Wild
Girls Gone Wild
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:16 pm to Roaad
Mostly set .. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:16 pm to cinemaguy23
quote:
The Big Easy (1986)
My ears bled from Dennis Quaid's atrocious attempt at a Cajun accent in that movie.
Yet another Hollywood film that failed to understand that Cajuns don't live in NOLA.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:18 pm to JW
Part of it filmed from my front porch. Got a nice payday from that.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:21 pm to cinemaguy23
The story of Jean Lafitte at the Battle of New Orleans
Highlighted by a swordfight between Lafitte and the villain in the dungeon of the Cabildo
Highlighted by a swordfight between Lafitte and the villain in the dungeon of the Cabildo
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:22 pm to cinemaguy23
quote:
What are some other notable films set in or around NOLA that are worth watching?
When We First Met (2018) starring Alexandra Daddario.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:25 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
quote:I love the ones where they dress like gypsies and speak w/French accents
Yet another Hollywood film that failed to understand that Cajuns don't live in NOLA
There's an episode of the '50s Jim Bowie TV series where Cajuns want to secede from the US and rejoin France!
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:25 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
quote:whoa how did I miss this
When We First Met (2018) starring Alexandra Daddario
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:34 pm to cinemaguy23
Not sure if acurate. Didn't list them all.
set fully or partially in or around the New Orleans area on IMDb
quote:
Cat People 1982
Catch Me If You Can 2002
The Client 1994
Dead Man Walking 1995
Double Jeopardy 1999
Down by Law 1986
Dracula 2000 2000
Easy Rider 1969
Hell Baby 2013
Hours 2013
Live and Let Die 1973
A Love Song for Bobby Long 2004
No Mercy 1986
Now You See Me 2013
The Pelican Brief 1993
Pretty Baby 1978
Runaway Jury 2003
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island 1998 ...
set fully or partially in or around the New Orleans area on IMDb
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:37 pm to cinemaguy23
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
King Creole
The Mechanic (2011)
King Creole
The Mechanic (2011)
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:37 pm to cinemaguy23
Zandalee
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:38 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
quote:
Miller's Crossing.
"Look into your heart!!"
great movie
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:38 pm to cinemaguy23
Not exactly what you asked for but MSW has 4 episodes set in New Orleans that are all worth checking out. Please let me know if you’d like any additional info. Pulled this from the internet (with some minor tweaks):
"Murder to a Jazz Beat" (Season 1, Episode 14): Jessica visits for a TV interview and finds herself investigating the poisoning of a jazz musician during a performance in the Quarter. Garrett Morris as cab driver Lafayette Duquesne is worth the price of admission alone.
"The Perfect Foil" (Season 2, Episode 21): Set during Mardi Gras, Jessica's cousin becomes the prime suspect in a murder during the festive chaos. Cousin Cal is incredible. Great costumes, including a harem girl that does it for me in ways I should not publicize.
"Judge Not" (Season 8, Episode 6): Jessica attends the funeral of a New Orleans jazz great and looks into a cold case murder haunting his family. Great episode but maybe the weakest of the lot.
"Big Easy Murder" (Season 12, Episode 4): A trip to New Orleans involves the occult and voodoo dolls after a businessman's death. Highly recommend.
"Murder to a Jazz Beat" (Season 1, Episode 14): Jessica visits for a TV interview and finds herself investigating the poisoning of a jazz musician during a performance in the Quarter. Garrett Morris as cab driver Lafayette Duquesne is worth the price of admission alone.
"The Perfect Foil" (Season 2, Episode 21): Set during Mardi Gras, Jessica's cousin becomes the prime suspect in a murder during the festive chaos. Cousin Cal is incredible. Great costumes, including a harem girl that does it for me in ways I should not publicize.
"Judge Not" (Season 8, Episode 6): Jessica attends the funeral of a New Orleans jazz great and looks into a cold case murder haunting his family. Great episode but maybe the weakest of the lot.
"Big Easy Murder" (Season 12, Episode 4): A trip to New Orleans involves the occult and voodoo dolls after a businessman's death. Highly recommend.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:39 pm to Kafka
Bette makes like Scarlet O'Hara (the year before GWTW)
Set during the 1852 epidemic
There is a fascinating early scene in a bank boardroom. The hero urges the city to accept progress (railroads) to boost prosperity, but the old money PTB oppose any sort of change,
Set during the 1852 epidemic
There is a fascinating early scene in a bank boardroom. The hero urges the city to accept progress (railroads) to boost prosperity, but the old money PTB oppose any sort of change,
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