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Wicked City

  • 1996
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Wicked City (1996)
Drama

In this gritty drama, a woman comes to New York City in hopes of making her dreams come true, only to find herself lost, destitute, and forced to fend for herself on the streets among her fe... Read allIn this gritty drama, a woman comes to New York City in hopes of making her dreams come true, only to find herself lost, destitute, and forced to fend for herself on the streets among her fellow homeless.In this gritty drama, a woman comes to New York City in hopes of making her dreams come true, only to find herself lost, destitute, and forced to fend for herself on the streets among her fellow homeless.

  • Director
    • Richie Vetter
  • Writers
    • Richie Vetter
    • Shane Vetter
  • Stars
    • Alethea Allen
    • Jay Ecker
    • Doug Gorenstein
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    17
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    • Director
      • Richie Vetter
    • Writers
      • Richie Vetter
      • Shane Vetter
    • Stars
      • Alethea Allen
      • Jay Ecker
      • Doug Gorenstein
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alethea Allen
    Jay Ecker
    Doug Gorenstein
    Jessejames Locorriere
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    Shane Vetter
    • Director
      • Richie Vetter
    • Writers
      • Richie Vetter
      • Shane Vetter
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    6jasperrabin

    90s NYC punk time capsule

    This was apparently regarded for years as a lost film, mostly known only for its soundtrack, which was released in 1998. The movie itself was shot and released in 1996, and originally called Sam. Anyway, the soundtrack rocks, full of alternative/punk/hXc/emo/ska tunes of its era; that's probably the best thing about this, along with the glimpse of a slice of life in a time and a place that some of us are nostalgic for, and others are probably curious about. I do wish they'd gone with a more verite approach because the script is, well, not good. The lead definitely had something (although like the director and most of the cast, this was her only movie).

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      The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available in the USA from Velvel Records.
    • Soundtracks
      (I'm Just A) Kid In This Town
      Performed by Sweet Diesel

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      • 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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    • Language
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    • Also known as
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      1 hour 45 minutes
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