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City Hall

City Hall

It started with a shootout on a rainswept street and ended in a scandal that shattered New York.

19966.01h 51m

Overview

The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.

Directed by Harold Becker
Written by Bo Goldman, Ken Lipper, Paul Schrader
Produced by Harold Becker, Edward R. Pressman, Charles Mulvehill
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $33.4M

Top Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Mayor John Pappas

John Cusack

John Cusack

Kevin Calhoun

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Marybeth Cogan

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Frank Anselmo

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Judge Walter Stern

David Paymer

David Paymer

Abe Goodman

Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Paul Zapatti

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Sydney Pappas

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Elaine Santos

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Larry Schwartz

Themes & Keywords

drug dealernew york citycorruptionundercover agentpoliceundercoverpresidential electionwar on drugsmayorinvestigationmafiacity hallmob hitpolitical corruptioncorrupt mayorcorrupt judgeaccidental shootingsuicide by guncorrupt police officialspolitical ambitionmafia family

About City Hall

City Hall is a drama, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of drug dealer, new york city, corruption, undercover agent, police, undercover. Directed by Harold Becker, it stars Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda. The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.

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