Gotham 1988
“Some passions can be deadly.”
What is Gotham?
Gotham is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 21, 1988
- Studios
- Phoenix Entertainment Group, Showtime Networks
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
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Overview
Gotham is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty detective hunts a missing socialite in 1980s New York.”
- Atmospheric 1980s setting
- Tight 1h38 runtime
- Focused detective narrative
- TV‑movie production values may feel modest
- Pacing reflects its concise format
Watch it if you enjoy concise 80s crime thrillers centered on a private eye.
Features mature crime and mystery themes, best suited for adult viewers.
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What is the basic premise?
A New York private eye investigates the disappearance of a socialite who was thought to have drowned a decade earlier.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, mystery, and thriller TV movie.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.
When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on August 21, 1988.
Is it a theatrical release or a TV movie?
It was produced and released as a TV movie.