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Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent time, 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. 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.
Original Release
12/21/2018
US Release
03/19/2021
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Johnny Depp | Russell Poole |
| Forest Whitaker | Jack Jackson |
| Toby Huss | Detective Fred Miller |
| Dayton Callie | Lieutenant O'Shea |
| Neil Brown Jr. | Rafael Perez |
| Louis Herthum | City Attorney Stone |
| Shea Whigham | Frank Lyga |
| Xander Berkeley | Edwards |
| Melanie Benz | Jessica |
| Shamier Anderson | David Mack |
Directors
Writers
Randall Sullivan, Christian Contreras
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Johnny Depp | Russell Poole |
| Forest Whitaker | Jack Jackson |
| Toby Huss | Detective Fred Miller |
| Dayton Callie | Lieutenant O'Shea |
| Neil Brown Jr. | Rafael Perez |
| Louis Herthum | City Attorney Stone |
| Shea Whigham | Frank Lyga |
| Xander Berkeley | Edwards |
| Melanie Benz | Jessica |
| Shamier Anderson | David Mack |
| Laurence Mason | FBI Agent Dunton |
| Christian George | Belsher |
| Michael Pare | Varney / Detective Varney |
| Amin Joseph | Kevin Gaines |
| Josh Hardwick | Russell Poole, Jr. / Russell Poole Jr. |
| Glenn Plummer | Psycho Mike |
| Keith Szarabajka | Desk Sgt. Reese |
| Dominique Columbus | Tyrell |
| Angela Gots | Detective Amy Lefferts |
| Marisol Sacramento | Errolyn Romero |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Brad Feinstein | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Geoffray | Executive Producer |
| Joseph Ingrassia | Executive Producer |
| Kia Jam | Executive Producer |
| Jeffrey Konvitz | Executive Producer |
| Rosanne Korenberg | Executive Producer |
| Grant Mohrman | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Newall | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Rainey | Executive Producer |
| Don Sikorski | Executive Producer |
| Zanne Devine | Executive Producer |
| Troy Pestano Douglas | Executive Producer |
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer |
| Norman Merry | Executive Producer |
| Jill Rachel Morris | Executive Producer |
| Randall Sullivan | Executive Producer |
| Johnny Depp | Executive Producer |
| Braden Aftergood | Executive Producer |
| Wayne Barrow | Executive Producer |
| Christi Dembrowski | Executive Producer |
| Paul Brennan | Producer |
| Jess Fuerst | Producer |
| Bruce Wayne Gillies | Producer |
| Miriam Segal | Producer |
| Paula Turnbull | Producer |
| Stuart Manashil | Producer |
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