City of Ghosts

2003

City of Ghosts

Critics Consensus

Atmospheric, but that's about it.

47%

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Total Count: 66

46%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 3,385
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Jimmy Cremmins has been working as a front man for a bogus insurance company set up by his longtime mentor, Marvin. In the aftermath of a disastrous hurricane, claims against their fabricated coverage come pouring in. With Marvin living as an expatriate in Southeast Asia, Jimmy is forced to face the subsequent chaos and investigation on his own. He decides instead to flee and re-group with Marvin in Asia, against Marvin's wishes. After a short stay in Bangkok, Jimmy goes to Cambodia in search of Marvin. During his pursuit he finds himself a stranger in the mysterious and often hostile environs of Southeast Asia. With the aid of the duplicitous Kaspar, another of Marvin's business associates, Jimmy eventually finds Marvin, who attempts to convince Jimmy to join him in his latest venture, the development of a large scale casino with a Cambodian ex-general. But Cambodia is another world--one in which the rules are different, a world where violence isn't merely a threat but a reality--and even the savvy Marvin ends up in over his head. As Jimmy finds himself drawn further down a darkening path of deception, it also becomes his path of self-discovery.

Cast

Matt Dillon
as Jimmy
James Caan
as Marvin
Natascha McElhone
as Sophie
Gérard Depardieu
as Emile
Kem Sereyvuth
as Sok
Stellan Skarsgard
as Kaspar
Rose Byrne
as Sabrina
Shawn Andrews
as Robbie
Chalee Sankhavesa
as Sideth
Rob Campbell
Christopher Curry
as Larry Luckman
Robert Campbell
as Simon
Bernard Merklen
as Gerard
Jack Shearer
as Agent Burden
Kirk Fox
as Agent Philips
Kyoza
Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul
as Ming Chew
Leo Fitzpatrick
Gennady Fleyscher
as Nevesky
Vladamir Epifanov
as Nevesky Thug
Jouni Johnanes Anttones
as Nevesky Thug
Rided Lardpanna
as Heng
Michael Hayes
as Harry (American Ex-pat)
Pok Panhavicyetr
as Dr. Bopha
Suon Bou Loto
as Red Tuxedo Man
Chim Sophal
as Bar Kep Manager
Murray Wray
as Backpacker
Dean B. Cornish
as Backpacker
Srai Lin
as Buddhist Nun
Anvanith Gui
as Mr. Fung
Peun Pad
as Bo Tree Man
Ang Cheata
as Bellville Boy
Vanna
as Buffalo Boy
Som Sophiak
as Laughing Lotus Thug
Phoeuk Sokhen
as Laughing Lotus Girl
Seth Sophiak
as Laughing Lotus Girl
Sor Chandara
as Laughing Lotus Mamasan
Kong Senghiene
as Laughing Lotus Papasan
Jon Chan Lakana
as Bar Kep Girl
Nuon Mony Rath
as Bar Kep Girl
Pin Yatheam
as Bar Kep Girl
Meng Bopha
as Bar Kep Girl
Em Tepsophea
as Sen
Polin
as Mover
Bettina Schunter
as Carol
Sa Eum
as Somnang
Saichea Wongwivoj
as Casino Man
Kawee "Seng" Sirikanerat
as Casino Man
Run Rosa
as Orphanage Boy
Thou Soth
as Wat Sarawan Pa Monk
Ian Woodford
as Australian Ex-pat (as Ian 'Snow' Woodford)
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Audience Reviews for City of Ghosts

  • Jul 20, 2011
    Matt Dillion starred in and directed this atmospheric and interesting noir piece. It has many good moments, seemingly promising more than it ultimately delivers. The biggest drawback is it's meandering nature, never quite hitting the notes it wants to. A multitude to plots are served up, but never satisfactorily seen through. Still, I really enjoyed the film's sense of place, captured through some great cinematography.
    Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 21, 2006
    There were some good elements to this film ? yet it didn?t quite work for me. Enjoyed Matt Dillan (and of course he Directed this film also), loved the not so typical choice of using Cambodia as the backdrop to the story and really enjoyed the music too. Pretty natural performances all around. For me the downfall lay not in the actual plot, but in the actual story of corruption ? I felt it was weak, confusing and slow moving at times, it was more of a working progress.
    Lady D Super Reviewer
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