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City of Lies

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
14K
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Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies (2018)
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  • Biography
  • Crime
  • Drama
Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,079
108
  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • Randall Sullivan(based on the non-fiction book by)
    • Christian Contreras(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Toby Huss
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • Randall Sullivan(based on the non-fiction book by)
    • Christian Contreras(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Toby Huss
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 155User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos3

    City of Lies
    Trailer 2:20
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    City of Lies Official Teaser Trailer (2021)
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    City of Lies Official Teaser Trailer (2021)
    City of Lies Official Trailer (2021)
    Trailer 2:25
    City of Lies Official Trailer (2021)

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    Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies (2018)
    Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies (2018)
    Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies (2018)
    Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. in City of Lies (2018)
    Josh Hardwick in City of Lies (2018)
    Johnny Depp in City of Lies (2018)
    Voletta Wallace in City of Lies (2018)
    Neil Brown Jr. in City of Lies (2018)
    Johnny Depp in City of Lies (2018)
    City of Lies (2018)
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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Russell Pooleas Russell Poole
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Jack Jacksonas Jack Jackson
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Detective Fred Milleras Detective Fred Miller
    Dayton Callie
    Dayton Callie
    • Lieutenant O'Sheaas Lieutenant O'Shea
    Neil Brown Jr.
    Neil Brown Jr.
    • Rafael Perezas Rafael Perez
    Louis Herthum
    Louis Herthum
    • City Attorney Stoneas City Attorney Stone
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Frank Lygaas Frank Lyga
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Edwardsas Edwards
    Shamier Anderson
    Shamier Anderson
    • David Mackas David Mack
    Laurence Mason
    Laurence Mason
    • FBI Agent Duntonas FBI Agent Dunton
    Christian George
    Christian George
    • Belsheras Belsher
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Detective Varneyas Detective Varney
    Amin Joseph
    Amin Joseph
    • Kevin Gainesas Kevin Gaines
    Josh Hardwick
    • Russell Poole Jr.as Russell Poole Jr.
    • (as Joshua M. Hardwick)
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Psycho Mikeas Psycho Mike
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Desk Sgt. Reeseas Desk Sgt. Reese
    Dominique Columbus
    Dominique Columbus
    • Tyrellas Tyrell
    Angela Gots
    Angela Gots
    • Detective Amy Leffertsas Detective Amy Lefferts
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • Randall Sullivan(based on the non-fiction book by)
      • Christian Contreras(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Voletta Wallace, Christopher Wallace's mother, plays herself in the film. She's in the scene with Johnny Depp in the coffee shop.
    • Goofs
      You can see the crane, when Detective Poole walks around the gas station during the long take.
    • Connections
      References Columbo (1971)

    User reviews155

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Entered the cinema doubtful, left wanting to watch again
    I was unsure whether I'd like this movie but I was so pleasantly surprised with what I saw. The cast are amazing in this and really get lost within their roles
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    • Jxsbee
    • Nov 21, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • LAbyrinth
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Good Films Collective
      • Good Films Collective
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $572,493
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $284,561
      • Mar 21, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,824,459
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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