Broken City Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Proof can be a powerful weapon.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 22, 2013

Broken City

Release Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Theaters

While investigating the wife of New York City's mayor, an ex-cop finds himself in the middle of a larger scandal.

Director: Allen Hughes

Starring: Mark Wahlberg • Russell Crowe • Michael Beach • Kyle Chandler • Barry Pepper

R Suspense 1 hr, 49 m

4.14 / 5.0

58% WILL SEE 42% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) has a promising career as a New York City cop until the night he is involved in a controversial shooting. Stripped of his badge, but kept out of jail by New York's popular Mayor (Russell Crowe), he re-makes himself as a private investigator. Times are tough, and when the mayor offers Billy $50,000 to investigate the First Lady's (Catherine Zeta Jones) extra-marital activities, it seems like a straight forward payday. Unfortunately, it quickly becomes apparent that the Mayor is not at all what he seems, and for Billy to achieve redemption he will have to risk everything -- possibly even his freedom.

Suspense Thriller Political

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Who stars in Broken City – Cast List

Mark Wahlberg
... Billy Taggart

The Family Plan 2, Flight Risk
Russell Crowe
... Mayor

Nuremberg, Kraven the Hunter
M
Michael Beach
Shelby Oaks, Aquaman
Kyle Chandler
... Political Team Member

The RIP, Anniversary
B
Barry Pepper
... Mayoral Candidate

Seven Pounds, Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Side Effects, Red 2
Jeffrey Wright
The Batman Part II, Highest 2 Lowest
G
Griffin Dunne
Caught Stealing, Ex-Husbands
J
James Ransone
IT Chapter Two, The Black Phone
J
Justin Chambers
... Ryan
N
Natalie Martinez
End of Watch, Wendell & Wild
A
Alona Tal
... Katy

Guns & Moses, Do You Take This Man

Who is making Broken City – Crew List

A look at Broken City behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Allen Hughes last helmed The Book of Eli. The film's writer Brian Tucker last penned All Eyez On Me and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance.

Director: Allen Hughes
Screenwriter: Brian Tucker
Producers: Randall Emmett
George Furla
Lianne Halfon
Allen Hughes
Nathan Kahane

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Closest to the Hole
Leverage Management
Mandate Pictures
Mr. Mudd Productions
New Regency Enterprises

Production – What we know about the Broken City

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2012

Completed

Changed Broken City movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to start shooting in November 2011

Nov 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 49 m
Tagline: Proof can be a powerful weapon.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Broken City Trailers and Clips

Broken City

Theatrical Trailer

Broken City

Video Clip: I Own You

Broken City Release Date: When was the film released?

Broken City was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 18 , 2013. There were three other movies released on the same date, including The Last Stand, Guillermo del Toro Presents Mama and Luv.