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City by the Sea (2002)

★ 6.1R104 minDirector: Michael Caton-Jones

2002 American crime drama film

City by the Sea is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, starring Robert De Niro, James Franco, Eliza Dushku, Frances McDormand and William Forsythe. It deals with the family problems of a wayward youth, and is set against a man trying to break free of his past. It is based on the story of Long Beach, New York, detective Vincent LaMarca.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is City by the Sea about?
City by the Sea (2002) — New York City homicide detective Vincent LaMarca has forged a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, making a name for himself as a man intensely committed to his work. But on his latest case, the stakes are higher for Vincent--the suspect he's investigating is his own
Is City by the Sea based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is City by the Sea scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.