Movie

Empire City

“The City That Never Sleeps”

★ 9.0(1)19851h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Blackwood
Release date: 1985-07-01
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Michael Blackwood Productions

About Empire City

Empire City is a 1985 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Michael Blackwood, starring Donald Trump, Ed Koch and Jane Jacobs. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Empire City in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.

Cast

Donald Trump

Self

Ed Koch

Self

Jane Jacobs

Self

Elia Kazan

Self

Norman Mailer

Self

Arthur Miller

Self

Jason Robards

Self - Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

new york citypoliticsarchitectureeconomicsgentrification

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Empire City in Ireland?+

Empire City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Empire City on Netflix?+

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How long is Empire City?+

Empire City has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Empire City?+

Empire City stars Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan and Norman Mailer.

When did Empire City come out?+

Empire City is a 1985 movie directed by Michael Blackwood.

What genre is Empire City?+

Empire City is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Empire City?+

Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood.