Mad City(1997)
One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle.
Mad City Synopsis
A 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.
Mad City (1997) is a thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, released on October 10, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner and Alan Alda. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 373 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers:
- Tom Matthews, Tom Matthews, Eric Williams
- Producers:
- Arnold Kopelson, Anne Kopelson
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Blossier
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Arnold Kopelson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Punch Productions
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Mad City (1997) Trailer
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Mad City Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Travolta
as Sam Baily
Dustin Hoffman
as Max Brackett
Mia Kirshner
as Laurie Callahan
Alan Alda
as Kevin Hollander
Robert Prosky
as Lou Potts
Blythe Danner
as Mrs. Banks
William Atherton
as Dohlen
Ted Levine
as Lemke
- Milton Davis Jr.
Milton Davis Jr.
as The Kids
Bill Nunn
as Cliff Williams
John Landis
as Doctor
William O'Leary
as CTN Junior Executive
Key crew
Directed by Costa-Gavras, written by Tom Matthews, Tom Matthews and Eric Williams, produced by Arnold Kopelson and Anne Kopelson.
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Mad City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 373 ratings.
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Mad City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mad City online?
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Mad City (1997) 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 Mad City?
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The main cast of Mad City (1997) includes John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda and Robert Prosky. The film was directed by Costa-Gavras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mad City released?
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Mad City was released on October 10, 1997 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Mad City worth watching?
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Mad City (1997) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 373 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mad City?
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Yes. The official Mad City trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.