Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Donald Trump
Self
Ed Koch
Self
Jane Jacobs
Self
Elia Kazan
Self
Norman Mailer
Self
Arthur Miller
Self
Jason Robards
Self - Narrator (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
Empire City was released on July 1, 1985.
The runtime of Empire City is 1h 29m.
Empire City is a Documentary, History movie.
Empire City has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Empire City is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood.
The main cast of Empire City includes Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs.
Empire City is originally in English.