City Hall 1996
“It started with a shootout on a rainswept street and ended in a scandal that shattered New York.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Network
- Castle Rock Entertainment
What is City Hall?
City Hall is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 16, 1996
- Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~111 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Castle Rock Entertainment
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Overview
City Hall is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Castle Rock Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Deputy Mayor’s probe into a boy’s accidental shooting uncovers a city‑wide scandal.”
- Intense political investigation
- Strong New York atmosphere
- Compelling performances
- Box‑office failure may reflect limited appeal
- Runtime approaches two hours
Watch it if you enjoy tense political thrillers about corruption and investigative drama.
The film contains intense violence and adult themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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When was City Hall released?
It was released in the United States on February 16, 1996.
What genre is City Hall?
The film is classified as a drama and thriller.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes.
How was the film received by critics?
It received generally positive reviews from critics.
Did the film perform well at the box office?
It was a box office bomb, grossing $33.4 million against a $40 million budget.
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