Mad City 1997
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SplatA misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
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as Sam Baily
as Max Brackett
as Laurie Callahan
as Kevin Hollander
as Lou Potts
as Mrs. Banks
as Dohlen
as Lemke
as The Kids
as Cliff Williams
Director:
Writer:
Tom Matthews, Eric Williams
Stars:
John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda, Robert Prosky, Blythe Danner, William Atherton, Ted Levine, Milton Davis Jr., Bill Nunn,
Genres:
Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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
Mad City
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
TM
Cast
as Sam Baily
as Max Brackett
as Laurie Callahan
as Kevin Hollander
as Lou Potts
as Mrs. Banks
as Dohlen
as Lemke
as The Kids
as Cliff Williams
as Doctor
as CTN Junior Executive
as Jay Leno
as Jenny
as Miss Rose
as The Kids
as Dobbins
as Diane
as Bartholomew
as Bob
as Banker
as Principal
as Tabloid Reporter
as Brackett's Agent
as Max's Mother
as Bonnie's Mother
as Jenny's Mother
as FBI Agent
as Makeup Man (uncredited)
as Street Preacher
as Larry King (uncredited)
as News Reporter (uncredited)
as Young Man
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