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Sep 19, 1997 · Three policemen investigate a series of murders in 1950s Los Angeles, where corruption and violence are rampant. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-winning film.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Curtis Hanson
- 1997-09-19
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Curtis Hanson. The screenplay by Hanson and Brian Helgeland is based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same name, the third book in his L.A. Quartet series.
AwardCategoryNominee (s)ResultArnon Milchan, Curtis Hanson, and Michael ...NominatedCurtis HansonNominatedWonBrian Helgeland and Curtis HansonWonFind out who starred in the 1997 crime drama based on James Ellroy's novel, directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Brian Helgeland. See the full list of actors, producers, composers, cinematographers and more on IMDb.
Three policemen, each with his own motives and obsessions, tackle the corruption surrounding an unsolved murder at a downtown Los Angeles coffee shop in the early 1950s. Detective Lieutenant Exley...
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- Curtis Hanson
- R
- Kevin Spacey
A 1997 drama about three cops in a corrupt and sensationalist Los Angeles, based on a novel by James Ellroy. The film explores the themes of honor, morality, and identity in a complex and twisting plot.
The story follows several Los Angeles Police Department officers in the early 1950s who become embroiled in a mix of sex, corruption, and murder following a massacre at the Nite Owl coffee shop. The story eventually encompasses organized crime, political corruption, heroin trafficking, pornography, prostitution, and Hollywood.
A noir-ish tale of police corruption and Hollywood sleaze in 1950s Los Angeles, where three different cops investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. The plot involves a mass murder at a diner, a prostitute ring, a tabloid reporter, and a crime boss.
