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Broken City

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Former cop Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) sees a chance at redemption for past sins when New York City's Mayor Nicolas Hostetler (Russell Crowe) calls on him for a special job. Hostetler thinks his wife, Cathleen (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is having an affair and that it may hurt his chances for re-election. However, a bigger scandal than expected pulls in Billy right at the start of his investigation. Double-crossed by the mayor, Billy begins a relentless quest for justice.
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Broken City's thinly sketched, formulaic script offers meager rewards for all but the least demanding noir aficionados.

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Wesley Morris Grantland Jan 6, 2014
It's a local-government corruption thriller that doesn't care about logic or consistency or the people watching it. Go to Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Mar 1, 2013
3/5
Wahlberg and Crowe. Together at last. So overwhelming. Can't breathe for testosterone. Can't even write complete sentences. Go to Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) Mar 1, 2013
2/5
When it comes to long-form tales of political intrigue, television serials are fast encroaching on cinema's patch, and if this very ordinary thriller is the best Hollywood can do, it might as well cede the whole territory. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Feb 18, 2024
2/5
As it turns out, Broken City is made out of an aluminum chain of recycled Hollywood cookie cutters. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Sep 20, 2022
1.5/4
Not much of anything works in Broken City, making the title more than apt. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 19, 2022
2/5
For me, the biggest problem with “Broken City” reveals itself early and persists through the entire picture. There is practically no fire or energy shown in any facet of movie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 4, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more bryce c @RT36550894 Oct 10, 2025 GIven the absolute TRASH I have seen praised, to see this dissed like garbage? this movie was entertaining and provided twist and sub twist and kept you guessing until the very end. Great script. See more Daniel L @RT73723493 Oct 5, 2025 Es buena película entretenida See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 20, 2025 Success in 01 hour, 48 minutes, and 41 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Sexual Content, Pervasive Language and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $19,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic Sep 17, 2024 A predictable, but entertaining political thriller that sad to say would have been better if they cut the romantic sub plot from the entirety of the movie. See more T T @RT95435478 Mar 20, 2023 Cool movie. That said, there were multiple plot holes. Russell Crowe and Mark Wahlberg did a great job. On the other hand, Natalie Martinez was annoying or at least the character she played totally sucked. There were a couple of plot twists and turns that kept the movie interesting and entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Allen Hughes

Director

Mark Wahlberg

Billy Taggart

Russell Crowe

Mayor Hostetler

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Cathleen Hostetler

Jeffrey Wright

Fairbanks

Barry Pepper

Jack Valliant

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Broken City

(L-R) Russell Crowe as Mayor Hostetler and Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart in "Broken City." Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cathleen Hostetler in "Broken City." (L-R) Russell Crowe as Mayor Hostetler, Jeffrey Wright as Carl Fairbanks and Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart in "Broken City." Catherine Zeta-Jones and Russell Crowe as Mayor Nicholas Hostetler in "Broken City." A scene from "Broken City." View more photos

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Synopsis Former cop Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) sees a chance at redemption for past sins when New York City's Mayor Nicolas Hostetler (Russell Crowe) calls on him for a special job. Hostetler thinks his wife, Cathleen (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is having an affair and that it may hurt his chances for re-election. However, a bigger scandal than expected pulls in Billy right at the start of his investigation. Double-crossed by the mayor, Billy begins a relentless quest for justice.
Director
Allen Hughes
Producer
Randall Emmett, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Arnon Milchan, Teddy Schwarzman, Allen Hughes, Remington Chase
Screenwriter
Brian Tucker
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Allen Hughes, Emmett/Furla Films, Closest to the Hole, New Regency Pictures, Leverage Communications
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 18, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.7M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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