Homicide

1991, Crime/Drama, 1h 40m

23 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Guided by David Mamet's searing dialogue and assured direction, Homicide tells its morally complex story with an immersive mood and a crackling zeal. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After being forcibly reassigned from a federal investigation of notorious drug dealer Robert Randolph (Ving Rhames) to a local case involving robbery and the murder of a Jewish shopkeeper, embittered detective Bobby Gold (Joe Mantegna) unexpectedly experiences a religious awakening. But when his newfound interest in his heritage comes into direct conflict with the law, Gold struggles to reconcile his spiritual loyalties with his dedication to the badge.

Cast & Crew

Joe Mantegna
Bobby Gold
William H. Macy
Tim Sullivan
Natalia Nogulich
Chava
Ving Rhames
Randolph
Rebecca Pidgeon
Miss Klein
Vincent Guastaferro
Lt. Senna
Lionel Mark Smith
Charlie Olcott
Jack Wallace
Frank
David Mamet
Director
David Mamet
Screenwriter
Michael Hausman
Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Ron Rotholz
Executive Producer
Roger Deakins
Cinematography
Barbara Tulliver
Film Editing
Alaric Jans
Original Music
Michael Merritt
Production Design
Susan Kaufman
Art Director
Nan Cibula
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Homicide

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Full Review… Billie Cohen Time Out Full Review… Hal Hinson Washington Post Full Review… Vincent Canby New York Times Full Review… Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Full Review… Kathleen Maher Austin Chronicle Full Review… Joseph Jon Lanthier Slant Magazine Full Review… Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Full Review… James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Full Review… Chris Barsanti PopMatters Full Review… Greg Muskewitz eFilmCritic.com Full Review… Bob Westal Bullz-Eye.com Full Review… Jaime N. Christley Apollo Guide
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