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The Badge

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The Badge

2002

1h 39m

5.7(50 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Overview

A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised.

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Propaganda Films

Nu Image

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Sheriff Darl

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Scarlett

Sela Ward

Sela Ward

Carla Hardwick

William Devane

William Devane

The Judge

Marcus Lyle Brown

Marcus Lyle Brown

Deputy Jackson

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Deputy C.B.

Tom Bower

Tom Bower

Bull Hardwick

Audrey Marie Anderson

Audrey Marie Anderson

Teenage Waitress

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Sister Felicia

John McConnell

John McConnell

Ornell

Creative team

Directed by: Robby Henson
Written by: Robby Henson
Produced by: John Morrissey

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