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Night Falls on Manhattan
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Night Falls on Manhattan

1997-03-21 · 113 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Crime

A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.

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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Spelling Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,889,670

Top Cast

Andy GarciaAndy GarciaSean Casey
Ian HolmIan HolmLiam Casey
James GandolfiniJames GandolfiniJoey Allegretto
Lena OlinLena OlinPeggy Lindstrom
Shiek Mahmud-BeyShiek Mahmud-BeyJordan Washington
Colm FeoreColm FeoreElihu Harrison
Ron LeibmanRon LeibmanMorgenstern
Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussSam Vigoda
Dominic ChianeseDominic ChianeseJudge Impelliteri
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleMcGovern
Bonnie RoseBonnie RoseInstructor
Norman MatlockNorman MatlockDetective
Sidney ArmusJudge
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleVigoda Assistant #1
Marcia Jean KurtzMarcia Jean KurtzEileen
Jude CiccolellaJude CiccolellaLieutenant Wilson
John Randolph JonesJohn Randolph JonesCaptain Lawrence
Jim MoodyJim MoodyMayor Williams
Frank VincentFrank VincentCaptain
James MurtaughJames MurtaughMan in Asylum

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