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City by the Sea
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City by the Sea

2002-09-06 · 108 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.

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Directors
Michael Caton-Jones
Production companies
Franchise Pictures, Brad Grey Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,433,915

Top Cast

Robert De NiroRobert De NiroVincent LaMarca
Frances McDormandFrances McDormandMichelle
James FrancoJames FrancoJoey
Eliza DushkuEliza DushkuGina
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheSpyder
Patti LuPonePatti LuPoneMaggie
Anson MountAnson MountDave Simon
John DomanJohn DomanHenderson
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaSnake
Drena De NiroDrena De NiroVanessa Hansen
Michael P. MoranMichael P. MoranHerb
Nestor SerranoNestor SerranoRossi
Matthew CowlesMatthew CowlesArnie
Linda EmondLinda EmondMargery
Cyrus FarmerCyrus FarmerCarl
George DzundzaGeorge DzundzaReg Duffy
Jay BoryeaJay BoryeaPicasso
Leo BurmesterLeo BurmesterLieutenant Katt
Gregg EdelmanGregg EdelmanA.P.C. Johnson
Stephi LineburgStephi LineburgBree

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