The Badge (2002)

MovieCrime, Thriller1h 39m
The Badge (2002) movie posterReview score: 57%

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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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Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonSheriff DarlPatricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteScarlettSela WardSela WardCarla HardwickWilliam DevaneWilliam DevaneThe JudgeMarcus Lyle BrownMarcus Lyle BrownDeputy JacksonRay McKinnonRay McKinnonDeputy C.B.Tom BowerTom BowerBull HardwickAudrey Marie AndersonAudrey Marie AndersonTeenage Waitress

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