City of Hope(1991)
Welcome to the American city. You buy your way in and you fight your way out. Who says it's a free country?
City of Hope Synopsis
This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
City of Hope (1991) is a drama film directed by John Sayles, released on October 11, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Vincent Spano, Tony Lo Bianco, Joe Morton and Jace Alexander. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sayles
- Writers:
- John Sayles
- Producers:
- Sarah Green, Maggie Renzi
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Richardson
- Composer:
- Mason Daring
- Production:
- Esperanza Films Inc., The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Status:
- Released
City of Hope (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for City of Hope before you stream it.
City of Hope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Spano
as Nick Rinaldi
Tony Lo Bianco
as Joe Rinaldi
Joe Morton
as Winn
Jace Alexander
as Bobby
Todd Graff
as Zip
Frankie Faison
as Levonne
Gloria Foster
as Jeanette
Angela Bassett
as Reesha
David Strathairn
as Asteroid
Tony Denison
as Rizzo
Kevin Tighe
as O'Brien
Barbara Williams
as Angela
Key crew
Directed by John Sayles, written by John Sayles, produced by Sarah Green and Maggie Renzi.
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City of Hope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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City of Hope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Hope online?
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City of Hope (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in City of Hope?
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The main cast of City of Hope (1991) includes Vincent Spano, Tony Lo Bianco, Joe Morton, Jace Alexander and Todd Graff. The film was directed by John Sayles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Hope released?
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City of Hope was released on October 11, 1991 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is City of Hope worth watching?
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City of Hope (1991) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of Hope?
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Yes. The official City of Hope trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.