City of Lies 2018
“The only thing more notorious than the crime, was the cover up.”
What is City of Lies?
City of Lies is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 2018
- Studios
- Infinitum Nihil, Romulus Entertainment, Good Films Collective
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
City of Lies is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Two investigators chase the truth behind iconic rap murders amid systemic corruption.”
- Gripping true‑crime investigation
- Explores police and media dynamics
- Atmospheric Los Angeles setting
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Relies heavily on real‑life events limiting narrative flexibility
Watch it if you’re interested in true‑crime stories about unsolved music industry murders.
Contains mature themes and graphic references to real murders, suitable for adult audiences.
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What real events does the film depict?
It centers on the unsolved murders of rap artists The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
Who are the main characters?
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole and reporter Jack Jackson.
What genre is the film?
It is a crime thriller drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.
Does the film focus on police work or media?
It follows both a detective and a reporter as they investigate and expose institutional corruption.