Mad City
"One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle."
Originally released in 1997. Mad City is a thriller/drama film. directed by Costa-Gavras.
Starring John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, and Mia Kirshner
Synopsis
A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (359 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.5M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,500,000
Production Companies
- Arnold Kopelson Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Punch Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad City about?
A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Who directed Mad City?
Mad City was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is Mad City?
Mad City has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Mad City released?
Mad City was released on November 7, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mad City?
The main cast of Mad City includes John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda, Robert Prosky.
Is Mad City worth watching?
Mad City has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 359 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.