City of Hope

1991 | 129 minutes | 6.7 ★ (33)

City of Hope
  • Overview

    This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.

  • Release Date

    11 October 1991

  • DirectingJohn Sayles
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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