The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Acting
Pacino's 'I was there' speech is masterclass manipulation
Writing
Bo Goldman script drips with authentic political grime
Director
Harold Becker
Al Pacino
Mayor John Pappas
John Cusack
Kevin Calhoun
Bridget Fonda
Marybeth Cogan
Danny Aiello
Frank Anselmo
Martin Landau
Judge Walter Stern
David Paymer
Abe Goodman
Anthony Franciosa
Paul Zapatti
Lindsay Duncan
Sydney Pappas
Luna Lauren Vélez
Elaine Santos
Richard Schiff
Larry Schwartz
Richard Gant
Deputy Commissioner Samuels
John Finn
Commissioner Coonan
Mel Winkler
Detective Holly
Angel David
Vinny Zapatti
John Slattery
Intel Detective - George
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was originally developed as a sequel to The Pelican Brief, with Julia Roberts's character investigating city corruption.
Screenwriter Ken Lipper was a real NYC deputy mayor under Ed Koch, lending the film its authentic bureaucratic texture.
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