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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery
Votes392
DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WritersKen Hixon
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCity by the Sea
About City by the Sea
Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, City by the Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2002.
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