Crescent City (film)

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Crescent City
Directed byR. J. Collins
Written byRich Ronat
Starring Alec Baldwin
Esai Morales
Terrence Howard
Nicky Whelan
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Crescent City is a 2024 American crime thriller written by Rich Ronat, directed by R. J. Collins and starring Alec Baldwin, Esai Morales, Terrence Howard and Nicky Whelan. [1]

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Cast

Production

The film was shot at the Arkansas Department of Commerce. [2] Filming wrapped in Little Rock, Arkansas in September 2023. [3]

Release

The film was released in theaters and On Demand on August 16, 2024. [4]

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