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City of Ghosts (N/A)

Name: City of Ghosts
Director: Matt Dillon
Genre: neo-noir, drama film
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Kirk Fox, Bobby Campbell, Bo Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, Rob Campbell

⏱ 112 min neo-noir drama film

Plot

2002 film by Matt Dillon

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Why Watch This

Matt Dillon’s “City of Ghosts” drags you into a rain‑slick New Orleans where a low‑life con artist and a determined journalist collide over a murder mystery. The film’s moody lighting and sharp dialogue give it a classic neo‑noir feel while delivering a fresh, Southern‑gothic twist.

Best For

Neo-noir fans, Crime drama lovers, Indie film enthusiasts, Fans of Matt Dillon, Atmospheric storytellers, Southern Gothic fans

The CinePearl Take

Natascha McElhone shines as the relentless reporter, injecting the script with both vulnerability and steel. Dillon’s direction keeps the pacing deliberately slow, allowing the city’s shadows to become a character in their own right. The film’s exploration of deception and redemption feels surprisingly resonant, even if the plot occasionally meanders. Visually, the cinematography captures the sultry humidity of New Orleans, making every street corner feel alive.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Matt Dillon
Cast: Kirk Fox, Bobby Campbell, Bo Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, Rob Campbell, Matt Dillon, Leo Fitzpatrick
Writer: Barry Gifford

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