City of Hope
1991·Movie·
·2h 9min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Welcome to the American city. You buy your way in and you fight your way out. Who says it's a free country?
This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionClass StruggleUrban DecayCorruption
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalUnfair Legal SystemPolitical IntrigueMoral Dilemmas
- Pacing
- Character Types
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Robert Richardson, John Sayles, Gregory Jacobs
Written by:
John Sayles
Produced by:
Maggie Renzi, Sarah Green, John Sloss
Composed by:
Mason Daring
Cast
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