Empire City
"The City That Never Sleeps"
Originally released in 1985. Empire City is a documentary/history film. directed by Michael Blackwood. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald Trump, Ed Koch, and Jane Jacobs
Synopsis
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Michael Blackwood Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire City about?
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the cit...
Who directed Empire City?
Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood.
How long is Empire City?
Empire City has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Empire City released?
Empire City was released on July 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Empire City?
The main cast of Empire City includes Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan, Norman Mailer.