Broken City is a crime drama film directed by Allen Hughes and starring Mark Wahlberg, Russel Crowe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film follows the story of Billy Taggart (played by Wahlberg), a former cop turned private detective who is hired by New York City Mayor Nicholas Hostetler (played by Crowe) to investigate his wife's (played by Zeta-Jones) infidelity.
As Billy delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a much larger web of corruption and deceit involving the mayor and other powerful figures in the city. When he confronts the mayor with his findings, Billy is double-crossed and set up for a murder he did not commit.
Determined to clear his name and seek revenge on those who betrayed him, Billy embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth and bring down the corrupt officials who have been ruling the city with an iron fist. Along the way, he must also confront his troubled past and reconcile with his estranged girlfriend (played by Natalie Martinez).
With its gritty atmosphere and intense action sequences, Broken City is a gripping and thrilling crime drama that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.