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Secret City

"A film about the City of London, the Corporation that runs it, and its role in the economic crisis."

October 16, 2012 1h 12m 6.7/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Secret City is a documentary film. directed by Michael Chanan. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Natalie Bennett, Robin Blackburn, and Alex Alhassan Darboe

Synopsis

London and the City of London are not the same place. London is a metropolis of 8 million people. The City of London is the famous square mile in the middle, with about 7,000 residents but many more businesses. A Corporation older than Parliament, the City of London has played a key historical role in protecting and promoting the interests of finance capital. Secret City investigates the power wielded by the Corporation of London over British economic policy, through which it sustains London's prime position at the hub of global finance capital - not least through control of the majority of the world's tax havens.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 16, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (7 votes)
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Budget $10K Production budget
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secret City about?

London and the City of London are not the same place. London is a metropolis of 8 million people. The City of London is the famous square mile in the middle, with about 7,000 residents but many mor...

Who directed Secret City?

Secret City was directed by Michael Chanan.

How long is Secret City?

Secret City has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was Secret City released?

Secret City was released on October 16, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Secret City?

The main cast of Secret City includes Natalie Bennett, Robin Blackburn, Alex Alhassan Darboe, Stephen Haseltine, Jamie Kelsey-Fry.