Mad City
- Thriller
- Drama
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.
Mad City is a 1997 thriller-drama about a desperate museum guard who attempts an armed robbery to reclaim his job, only to become caught in a media circus of sensational TV coverage. The film explores the collision between personal crisis and the ruthless pursuit of ratings in modern news.
When does Mad City come out?
Where to watch
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Where to watch Mad City by country
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BrazilTop cast
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John TravoltaSam Baily
Dustin HoffmanMax Brackett
Mia KirshnerLaurie Callahan
Alan AldaKevin Hollander
Robert ProskyLou Potts
Blythe DannerMrs. Banks
William AthertonDohlen
Ted LevineLemke- Milton Davis Jr.The Kids
Bill NunnCliff Williams
John LandisDoctor
William O'LearyCTN Junior Executive
Jay LenoJay Leno
Lucinda JenneyJenny
Tammy LaurenMiss Rose
Trailer
Mad City (1997) Original Trailer [HD]
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Mad City — frequently asked
When was Mad City released?
Mad City was released on October 10, 1997.
What is Mad City about?
The film follows a museum guard who loses his job and returns with a gun, attempting to get his position back. His hostage situation spirals into a media sensation as TV stations compete for ratings coverage of the unfolding crisis.
What genre is Mad City?
Mad City is a thriller-drama that examines themes of desperation, media sensationalism, and the consequences of ratings-driven television.
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