The City (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, The City is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Harvey Hart, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Matt and Scott are two detectives trying to catch a crazy guy who has a beef with a country singer. Banks' problem with country singer, Wes Collins, is that Wes punched him in the face when he was a baby. Banks is now intent on getting revenge for this by killing Wes. Only Matt and Scott can stop him. Written by Josh Pasnak
Who’s in it. The City stars Robert Forster as Lt. Matt Lewis, Don Johnson as Sgt. Brian Scott, Ward Costello as Captain Lloyd Bryant and Jimmy Dean as Wes Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City (1977)?
- In US, The City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The City worth watching?
- The City holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City?
- The City stars Robert Forster, Don Johnson, Ward Costello, Jimmy Dean and Mark Hamill.
- When was The City released?
- The City was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.