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City of Lies
Synopsis
Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent memory, CITY OF LIES is a provocative thriller revealing a never-before-seen look at the infamous murder of The Notorious B.I.G. shortly following the death of Tupac Shakur. L.A.P.D. detective Russell Poole (Johnny Depp) has spent years trying to solve his biggest case, but after two decades, the investigation remains open. 'Jack' Jackson (Forest Whitaker), a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Relentless in their hunt, these two determined men threaten to uncover the conspiracy and crack the foundation of the L.A.P.D. and an entire city. Based on the nonfiction book LAByrinth, written by Randall Sullivan.
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Full Credits
  • Director:
    Brad Furman, Brad Furman,
  • Writer:
    Randall Sullivan, Christian Contreras,
  • Producer:
    Paul M. Brennan, Miriam Segal, Paul Brennan, Stuart Manashil,
  • Cinematographer:
    Monika Lenczewska,
  • Editor:
    Leo Trombetta,
  • Executive Producer:
    Johnny Depp, Randall Sullivan, Kia Jam, Zanne Devine,
  • Cast:
    Toby Huss, Neil Brown Jr., Forest Whitaker, Johnny Depp, Dayton Callie,
  • Production Coordinator:
    Sally Potters,
  • Stunt Coordinator:
    Mark Norby,
  • Additional Dialogue:
    Daniel Edward Mora,
  • Screenplay:
    Christian Contreras,
  • Costumer:
    Denise Wingate,
  • Art Direction:
    Caty Maxey,
  • Decorator:
    Caty Maxey,
  • Production Design:
    Clay A. Griffith,
  • Casting:
    Lauren Grey,
  • Stunt Double:
    Nitasha Bhambree,
  • Novel:
    Randall Sullivan,
  • Music:
    Chris Hajian,

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