City of Lies
“The only thing more notorious than the crime, was the cover up.”
Synopsis
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
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Official Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-09
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Russell Poole
Forest Whitaker
Jack Jackson
Toby Huss
Detective Fred Miller
Dayton Callie
Lieutenant O'Shea
Neil Brown Jr.
Rafael Perez
Shea Whigham
Frank Lyga
Xander Berkeley
Edwards
Louis Herthum
City Attorney Stone
Shamier Anderson
David Mack
Laurence Mason
FBI Agent Dunton
Christian George
Belsher
Michael Paré
Varney
Amin Joseph
Kevin Gaines
Josh Hardwick
Russell Poole, Jr.
Glenn Plummer
Psycho Mike
Rockmond Dunbar
Dreadlocks
Peter Greene
Commander Fasulo
Antonio Raul Garcia
Russell Poole Jr. (Age 6)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysNoir Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 19, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Furman
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Contreras
- Original Score
- Chris Hajian
- Original Title
- City of Lies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Infinitum Nihil, Romulus Entertainment, Good Films Collective, Lipsync Productions, Miramax, FilmNation Entertainment, Saban Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Furman
Christian Contreras, Randall Sullivan
Chris Hajian
Leo Trombetta
Randall Sullivan, Kia Jam, Paul M. Brennan, Stuart Manashil, Miriam Segal
Department Leadership Roster
Paul M. Brennan
Producer
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Stuart Manashil
Producer
Miriam Segal
Producer
Clay A. Griffith
Production Design
Mark Norby
Stunt Coordinator
Christian Contreras
Screenplay
Brad Furman
Director
Denise Wingate
Costume Design
Jess Fuerst
Producer
Paula Turnbull
Producer
Chris Hajian
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Lies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Lies about?
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
Who directed City of Lies?
City of Lies was directed by Brad Furman.
Who stars in City of Lies?
The principal cast of City of Lies includes Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie, Neil Brown Jr..
When was City of Lies released and how long is it?
City of Lies was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did City of Lies make at the box office?
City of Lies grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for City of Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Lies was composed by Chris Hajian.
Is City of Lies based on a book or true story?
City of Lies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Randall Sullivan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of Lies?
City of Lies holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).