City of Lies(2018)
The only thing more notorious than the crime, was the cover up.
City of Lies Synopsis
Los 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.
City of Lies (2018) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Brad Furman, released on September 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss and Dayton Callie. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 697 ratings.
- Director:
- Brad Furman
- Writers:
- Randall Sullivan, Christian Contreras
- Producers:
- Paul M. Brennan, Stuart Manashil, Miriam Segal
- Composer:
- Chris Hajian
- Production:
- Infinitum Nihil, Romulus Entertainment, Good Films Collective, Lipsync Productions, Miramax, FilmNation Entertainment, Saban Films
- Revenue:
- $2,534,122
- Status:
- Released
City of Lies (2018) Trailer
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City of Lies Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for City of Lies.
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City of Lies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Depp
as Russell Poole
Forest Whitaker
as Jack Jackson
Toby Huss
as Detective Fred Miller
Dayton Callie
as Lieutenant O'Shea
Neil Brown Jr.
as Rafael Perez
Shea Whigham
as Frank Lyga
Xander Berkeley
as Edwards
Louis Herthum
as City Attorney Stone
Shamier Anderson
as David Mack
Laurence Mason
as FBI Agent Dunton
Christian George
as Belsher
Michael Paré
as Varney
Key crew
Directed by Brad Furman, written by Randall Sullivan and Christian Contreras, produced by Paul M. Brennan, Stuart Manashil and Miriam Segal.
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City of Lies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 697 ratings.
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City of Lies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Lies online?
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City of Lies (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in City of Lies?
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The main cast of City of Lies (2018) includes Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie and Neil Brown Jr.. The film was directed by Brad Furman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Lies released?
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City of Lies was released on September 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is City of Lies worth watching?
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City of Lies (2018) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 697 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of Lies?
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Yes. The official City of Lies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.