Empire City(1985)
The City That Never Sleeps
Empire City Synopsis
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.
Empire City (1985) is a documentary and history film directed by Michael Blackwood, released on July 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs and Elia Kazan. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Blackwood
- Writers:
- Frances Fitzgerald
- Producers:
- Michael Blackwood
- Cinematographer:
- Mead Hunt
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- Michael Blackwood Productions
- Status:
- Released
Empire City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Trump
as Self
Ed Koch
as Self
- Jane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs
as Self
Elia Kazan
as Self
Norman Mailer
as Self
Arthur Miller
as Self
Jason Robards
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Blackwood, written by Frances Fitzgerald, produced by Michael Blackwood.
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Empire City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Empire City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Empire City online?
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Empire City (1985) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Empire City?
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The main cast of Empire City (1985) includes Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan and Norman Mailer. The film was directed by Michael Blackwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empire City released?
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Empire City was released on July 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Empire City worth watching?
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Empire City (1985) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.