# Chicago (2002)

> Two murderesses turn death row, courtroom publicity, and jazz-age showmanship into a ruthless bid for celebrity and survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1031

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director: Rob Marshall
- Cast: Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Colm Feore, Dominic West, Christine Baranski
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299658/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, glamorous, musical movie night, theater lovers gathering

## Synopsis

In the roaring 1920s, two women fight for survival and fame in a world of crime and ambition.

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