---
title: "City of Lies"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/city-of-lies-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 433501
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# City of Lies (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/city-of-lies-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

City of Lies is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Infinitum Nihil, Romulus Entertainment, Good Films Collective. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two investigators chase the truth behind iconic rap murders amid systemic corruption."

### Why Watch
- Gripping true‑crime investigation
- Explores police and media dynamics
- Atmospheric Los Angeles setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Relies heavily on real‑life events limiting narrative flexibility
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and graphic references to real murders, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, drama, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/city-of-lies-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brad Furman
- **Networks / Studios**: Infinitum Nihil, Romulus Entertainment, Good Films Collective

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Depp** as *Russell Poole*
- **Forest Whitaker** as *Jack Jackson*
- **Toby Huss** as *Detective Fred Miller*
- **Dayton Callie** as *Lieutenant O'Shea*
- **Neil Brown Jr.** as *Rafael Perez*
- **Shea Whigham** as *Frank Lyga*
- **Xander Berkeley** as *Edwards*
- **Louis Herthum** as *City Attorney Stone*
- **Shamier Anderson** as *David Mack*
- **Laurence Mason** as *FBI Agent Dunton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What real events does the film depict?
It centers on the unsolved murders of rap artists The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole and reporter Jack Jackson.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a crime thriller drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.

### Q: Does the film focus on police work or media?
It follows both a detective and a reporter as they investigate and expose institutional corruption.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [City of Lies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/433501)
- [City of Lies (2018) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/city-of-lies)
- [City of Lies (2024) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/275185-city-of-lies/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*