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Homicide (1991)

R | | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 28 August 1991 (France)
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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 | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Mantegna ... Bobby Gold
William H. Macy ... Tim Sullivan
Vincent Guastaferro ... Lt. Senna
J.J. Johnston ... Jilly Curran
Jack Wallace ... Frank
Lionel Mark Smith Lionel Mark Smith ... Charlie Olcott
Roberta Custer Roberta Custer ... Cathy Bates
Charles Stransky ... Doug Brown
Bernard Gray Bernard Gray ... James
Paul Butler Paul Butler ... Commissioner Walker
Colin Stinton ... Walter B. Wells
Louis Murray Louis Murray ... Mr. Patterson
Christopher Kaldor Christopher Kaldor ... Desk Sergeant
Linda Kimbrough Linda Kimbrough ... Sgt. Green
Robin Spielberg Robin Spielberg ... Records Officer
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Storyline

Policeman Bob Gold has to capture a murderer that not even the FBI has been able to find. But before he can even start he is re-assigned to the murder of an old Jewish lady in a black area. The evidence points at a Jewish hate group and he discovers connections between them and his previous case. Written by Mattias Thuresson

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neo noir | jewish | murder | policeman | self hatred | See All (65) »

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Bob Gold is a cop. A good cop. But tonight, he will betray his friends. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and violence | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Third theatrical feature film written and directed by director-playwright David Mamet. See more »

Goofs

The word "Grofaz" (actually: "Gröfaz") is explained as an abbreviation for "Größter Feldherr aller Zeiten" as a title for Hitler. However, it was used as an insult. It was coined after the defeat at Stalingrad, mocking earlier praise for Hitler by field marshal Wilhelm Keitel. Using this term openly would have brought about immediate arrest. See more »

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."
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Connections

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Evil is in group, not the dream
2 January 2004 | by ghigau – See all my reviews

Good people become bad in a group. They lose their vision when it is subverted by the group vision. You see this in government. You see it in religion. You see it in this film. Gold knows what is right. He is offended by a black city official's anti-semitism. He is appalled by the Nazi atrocities against Jews. He wants to help, only to be betrayed by Jews who hold their cause above their humanity. Unto yourself be true.
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 1991 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$43,650, 14 October 1991

Gross USA:

$2,971,661

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,971,661
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Edward R. Pressman Film, Cinehaus, Bison Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby (Stereo)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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