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Homicide

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
7.8K
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Homicide (1991)
Home video trailer for the film starring Joe Mantegna and William H. Macy
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A Jewish homicide detective investigates a seemingly minor murder and falls in with a Zionist group as a result.A Jewish homicide detective investigates a seemingly minor murder and falls in with a Zionist group as a result.A Jewish homicide detective investigates a seemingly minor murder and falls in with a Zionist group as a result.

  • Director
    • David Mamet
  • Writer
    • David Mamet
  • Stars
    • Joe Mantegna
    • William H. Macy
    • Vincent Guastaferro
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    7.8K
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    • Director
      • David Mamet
    • Writer
      • David Mamet
    • Stars
      • Joe Mantegna
      • William H. Macy
      • Vincent Guastaferro
    • 53User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

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    William H. Macy and Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)
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    Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)
    William H. Macy and Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)
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    Joe Mantegna in Homicide (1991)

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    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Bobby Gold
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Tim Sullivan
    Vincent Guastaferro
    Vincent Guastaferro
    • Lt. Senna
    J.J. Johnston
    J.J. Johnston
    • Jilly Curran
    Jack Wallace
    Jack Wallace
    • Frank
    Lionel Mark Smith
    • Charlie Olcott
    Roberta Custer
    • Cathy Bates
    Charles Stransky
    Charles Stransky
    • Doug Brown
    Bernard Gray
    • James
    Paul Butler
    • Commissioner Walker
    Colin Stinton
    Colin Stinton
    • Walter B. Wells
    Louis Murray
    • Mr. Patterson
    Christopher Kaldor
    • Desk Sergeant
    Linda Kimbrough
    • Sgt. Green
    Robin Spielberg
    • Records Officer
    Yuri Alexis
    • Reporter
    Darrell Taylor
    • Willie Sims
    Ron Butler
    Ron Butler
    • Rookie
    • Director
      • David Mamet
    • Writer
      • David Mamet
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film began as an adaptation of David Mamet's friend William J. Caunitz's 1986 novel "Suspects". However, the more Mamet wrote, the more his story diverged from the source material until, with Caunitz's blessing, Mamet left the source book behind entirely, until ultimately the script became an original screenplay.
    • Goofs
      When Detective Gold discovers the photo behind the picture, in the picture is a Hebrew sign referring to a road being built by the Labor Federation's (haHistadrut) Solel Boneh division. In the sign it's misspelled "Vistadrut - Solel Bono".
    • Quotes

      Tim Sullivan: Bob, I'm gonna tell you what the old whore said, and this is the truest thing I know: "When you start cumming with the customers, it's time to quit."

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Frankie and Johnny/Homicide/Little Man Tate/Ricochet/Shattered (1991)

    User reviews53

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    My favorite Mamet film
    A big-city police detective, Joe Mantegna, who always ignored and downplayed his Jewish heritage, finds himself forced to examine his values after being pulled off what he considers an important case, at the request of influential Jewish citizens, to investigate the death of an old Jewish storekeeper, who might have been the victim of anti-Semitic violence. This film isn't without its flaws, but writer/director David Mamet deserves a great deal of credit for having the courage to present a number of provocative questions about what it means to be a Jew in an often hostile society. The film can also be applauded for not offering any simple answers. Usually in Hollywood movies, characters are rewarded for returning to their roots. In "Homicide," the reverse is true as Mantegna soon finds his life spiraling out of his control. The drama is always compelling, if somewhat heavy-handed and implausible at times. More importantly, the Mametisms which increasing mar his work, i.e., scripts where every character speaks in exactly the same voice, and big roles for non-talented wives, are kept in check here. This is my favorite Mamet film.
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    • hausrathman
    • Jan 8, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1991 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hatet
    • Filming locations
      • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pressman Film
      • Cinehaus
      • Bison Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,971,661
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,650
      • Oct 14, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,971,661
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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