City of Lies 2018
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Gummy
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SplatLos Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Russell Poole
as Jack Jackson
as Detective Fred Miller
as Lieutenant O'Shea
as Rafael Perez
as Frank Lyga
as Edwards
as City Attorney Stone
as David Mack
as FBI Agent Dunton
Director:
Writer:
Randall Sullivan, Christian Contreras
Stars:
Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie, Neil Brown Jr., Shea Whigham, Xander Berkeley, Louis Herthum, Shamier Anderson, Laurence Mason,
Genres:
Crime,Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
City of Lies
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Russell Poole
as Jack Jackson
as Detective Fred Miller
as Lieutenant O'Shea
as Rafael Perez
as Frank Lyga
as Edwards
as City Attorney Stone
as David Mack
as FBI Agent Dunton
as Belsher
as Varney
as Kevin Gaines
as Russell Poole, Jr.
as Psycho Mike
as Dreadlocks
as Commander Fasulo
as Russell Poole Jr. (Age 6)
as Javier Ovando
as Voletta Wallace
as CHP Officer Blake
as CHP Officer Duanas
as Judge Ash Lane
as ABC Staffer
as Officer Leeds
as District Attorney Rosenthal
as Uniformed Cop #2
as Detective Young
as Chief of Police
as Christopher Wallace
as Cashier
as Jessica
as Strip Club Bouncer
as Kelly Jamerson
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