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Homicide

Play trailer Poster for Homicide R,  1991,  1h 40m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 25 Reviews Tomatometer 72% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
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.
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Critics Consensus

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

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Billie Cohen Time Out Dec 13, 2017
Unfortunately, the transitions are sometimes abrupt and unconvincing, despite Mantegna's intensity. Go to Full Review
Hal Hinson Washington Post Dec 13, 2017
David Mamet's "Homicide" is a brilliant muddle: compelling, exhilarating and, at the same time, profoundly dubious. Go to Full Review
Vincent Canby New York Times Dec 13, 2017
The movie cannot learn from its mistakes; they are forever displayed within it. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jan 20, 2023
Its anguish is so exacerbated that it renders itself untrue. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 7, 2022
2.5/4
...a slow-moving endeavor that never quite becomes the searing, engrossing drama one might’ve anticipated... Go to Full Review
Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Dec 13, 2017
3/4
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Albus W Sep 15, 2017 The story is great but the script and acting are terrible.
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David Mamet

Director

Joe Mantegna

Bobby Gold

William H. Macy

Tim Sullivan

Natalia Nogulich

Chava

Ving Rhames

Randolph

Rebecca Pidgeon

Miss Klein

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Homicide

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Synopsis 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.
Director
David Mamet
Producer
Michael Hausman, Edward R. Pressman
Screenwriter
David Mamet
Production Co
Cinehaus, Pressman Film, Bison Films
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.9M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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