Kansas City 1996
“Kansas City, 1934. Anything could happen here. One night it did.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Networks
- Sandcastle 5, CiBy 2000
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Kansas City?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kansas City" (1996). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 16, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, France
- Studios
- Sandcastle 5, CiBy 2000
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 102 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sandcastle 5, CiBy 2000
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kansas City" (1996).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: Kansas City (1996). Release date: 08/16/1996 (US). Genres: Drama and Crime. Runtime: 1h 56m. Setting: Kansas City, 1934.
Source [2]: Release date: 1996.05.15. Synopsis: "A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City." Rating/Score: 5.7/10.
Source [3]: Type: Movie.
Source [4]: Wikidata entry.
Source [5]: Irrelevant (mentions Margaret Smith and William J. Lawless Sr. in Kansas City, but this is biographical info about Kay Thompson's mother, not about the 1996 film).
Title: Kansas City
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Kansas City worth watching?
Kansas City holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Kansas City and when was it released?
Kansas City is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Kansas City?
Kansas City was directed by Robert Altman.
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