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Kansas City

Kansas City

Kansas City, 1934. Anything could happen here. One night it did.

19966.11h 56m

Overview

A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.

Directed by Robert Altman
Written by Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt
Produced by Robert Altman
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0M0

Top Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Blondie O'Hara

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Carolyn Stilton

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Seldom Seen

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Henry Stilton

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Johnny O'Hara

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Johnny Flynn

Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith

Babe Flynn

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Nettie Bolt

Jeff Feringa

Jeff Feringa

Addie Parker

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A.C. Smith

Sheepshan Red

Themes & Keywords

jazzkidnappingpoliticiankansas cityelection1930s

About Kansas City

Kansas City is a drama, crime film released in 1996 exploring themes of jazz, kidnapping, politician, kansas city, election, 1930s. Directed by Robert Altman, it stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte. A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.

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