City Hall
Seen it?1996 | 111 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved American Gangster or Cop Land, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harold Becker
- Al PacinoMayor John Pappas
- John CusackKevin Calhoun
- Bridget FondaMarybeth Cogan
- Danny AielloFrank Anselmo
- Martin LandauJudge Walter Stern
- David PaymerAbe Goodman
- Anthony FranciosaPaul Zapatti
- Lindsay DuncanSydney Pappas
- Luna Lauren VélezElaine Santos
- Richard SchiffLarry Schwartz