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Release Year1991
Runtime2h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes41
DirectorJohn Sayles
WritersJohn Sayles
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCity of Hope
About City of Hope
This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
Directed by John Sayles, City of Hope leans on a strong ensemble — Vincent Spano, Tony Lo Bianco, Joe Morton — 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 drama titles of 1991.
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