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Broken City (2013)

โ€œProof Can Be a Powerful Weapon.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 1,614 votes 1h 49m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#212 of 284 films from 2013 #1869 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Allen Hughes ยท Written by Brian Tucker

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Overview

In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.

Cast

Mark Wahlbergas Billy Taggart
Russell Croweas Nicholas Hostetler
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Cathleen Hostetler
Jeffrey Wrightas Carl Fairbanks
Barry Pepperas Jack Valliant
Alona Talas Katy Bradshaw
Natalie Martinezas Natalie Barrow
Michael Beachas Tony Jansen
Kyle Chandleras Paul Andrews
James Ransoneas Todd Lancaster
Griffin Dunneas Sam Lancaster
Britney Theriotas Valerie
Odessa Feasteras Secretary
Luis Tolentinoas Mikey Tavarez

Facts

Release dateJanuary 18, 2013
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$56,000,000
Box office$34,737,199 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt1235522

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Questions

How long is Broken City?
Broken City runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Broken City worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,614 votes, which places it #212 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 26%) and #1869 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Broken City?
Broken City was directed by Allen Hughes. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Menace II Society (1993), The Book of Eli (2010), From Hell (2001).
Who stars in Broken City?
Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart; Russell Crowe as Nicholas Hostetler; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cathleen Hostetler; Jeffrey Wright as Carl Fairbanks; Barry Pepper as Jack Valliant; Alona Tal as Katy Bradshaw.
What is Broken City rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Broken City?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3758.

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