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The City

1999-10-22 · 88 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

The stories of four Hispanic immigrants living in New York City.

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Directors
David Riker
Production companies
Oscilloscope
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony RiveraThe Boy
Joseph RiganoJoseph RiganoThe Contractor
Miguel MaldonadoMiguel MaldonadoThe Organizer
Cipriano GarcíaFrancisco, the Young Man
Leticia HerreraMaria, the Young Woman
José RabeloLuis - The Father

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