# Homicide (1991)

> A morally conflicted Chicago detective uncovers an antisemitic conspiracy while pursuing two seemingly unrelated murders.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13617

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: David Mamet
- Cast: Joe Mantegna, William H. Macy, Natalija Nogulich, Ving Rhames, Vincent Guastaferro, Rebecca Pidgeon, J.J. Johnston, Jack Wallace
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, sardonic, morally complex, crime movie night, serious film discussion

## Synopsis

A cop's pursuit of justice leads him into a web of hate and conspiracy.

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