

Kansas City
1996-08-16 · 116 min · ★ 6.1
A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.
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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Altman
- Production companies
- Sandcastle 5, CiBy 2000
- Countries
- United States of America, France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 18,000,000
Top Cast
Jennifer Jason LeighBlondie O'Hara
Miranda RichardsonCarolyn Stilton
Harry BelafonteSeldom Seen
Michael MurphyHenry Stilton
Dermot MulroneyJohnny O'Hara
Steve BuscemiJohnny Flynn
Brooke SmithBabe Flynn
Jane AdamsNettie Bolt
Jeff FeringaAddie Parker
Tim SnayRally Speaker
Michael OrnsteinJackie Ciro
John DurbinGas Station Attendant
Gina BelafonteHey-Hey Club HostessTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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