

The Badge
2002-09-07 · 99 min · ★ 5.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Robby Henson
- Production companies
- Propaganda Films, The Turman-Morrissey Company, Nu Image
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,000,000
Top Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonSheriff Darl
Patricia ArquetteScarlett
Sela WardCarla Hardwick
William DevaneThe Judge
Marcus Lyle BrownDeputy Jackson
Ray McKinnonDeputy C.B.
Tom BowerBull Hardwick
Audrey Marie AndersonTeenage Waitress
Julie HagertySister Felicia
John McConnellOrnell
Jena MaloneAshley Hardwick
Ron FlaggeGooch
Deana CarterSherry
Michael ArataGov. Joe Breraton
David DahlgrenEstill Sims
Marco St. JohnBig Six Rayburn
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