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Kansas City

1996·Movie·15·116 min·6.1(97)

Kansas City, 1934. Anything could happen here. One night it did.

A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.

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About Kansas City

Kansas City is a 1996 English-language drama and crime film directed by Robert Altman. The cast is led by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Kansas City was produced by Sandcastle 5 and CiBy 2000 and made in United States of America and France. It was released on August 16, 1996, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
Robert Altman
Writers
Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt
Release date
August 16, 1996
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, France
Budget
$18 million
Production
Sandcastle 5, CiBy 2000
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Kansas City cast & crew

Kansas City was directed by Robert Altman and written by Robert Altman and Frank Barhydt.

The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh as Blondie O'Hara, Miranda Richardson as Carolyn Stilton, Harry Belafonte as Seldom Seen, Michael Murphy as Henry Stilton, Dermot Mulroney as Johnny O'Hara, and Steve Buscemi as Johnny Flynn.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton and it was produced by Robert Altman.

Is Kansas City worth watching?

Kansas City holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 97 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Kansas City is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Kansas City

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Blondie O'Hara

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Carolyn Stilton

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Seldom Seen

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Henry Stilton

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Johnny O'Hara

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Johnny Flynn

Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith

Babe Flynn

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Nettie Bolt

Jeff Feringa

Jeff Feringa

Addie Parker

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A.C. Smith

Sheepshan Red

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Martin Martin

'Blue' Green

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Albert J. Burnes

Charlie Parker

Kansas City — FAQs

Where can I watch Kansas City in United States?

Kansas City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Kansas City on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Kansas City is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Kansas City in?

Kansas City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Kansas City?

Kansas City runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Kansas City rated?

Kansas City is rated 15. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 97 ratings.

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