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Kansas City

1996-08-16 · 116 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime

A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.

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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 LeighJennifer Jason LeighBlondie O'Hara
Miranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonCarolyn Stilton
Harry BelafonteHarry BelafonteSeldom Seen
Michael MurphyMichael MurphyHenry Stilton
Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyJohnny O'Hara
Steve BuscemiSteve BuscemiJohnny Flynn
Brooke SmithBrooke SmithBabe Flynn
Jane AdamsJane AdamsNettie Bolt
Jeff FeringaJeff FeringaAddie Parker
A.C. SmithSheepshan Red
Martin Martin'Blue' Green
Albert J. BurnesCharlie Parker
Ajia Mignon JohnsonPearl Cummings
Tim SnayTim SnayRally Speaker
Tawanna BenbowRose
Cal PritnerGovernor Park
Jerry FornelliTom Prendergast
Michael OrnsteinMichael OrnsteinJackie Ciro
John DurbinJohn DurbinGas Station Attendant
Gina BelafonteGina BelafonteHey-Hey Club Hostess

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