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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.
Sep 19, 1997 · A 1997 film based on James Ellroy's novel, starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce as three cops investigating a series of murders in 1950s Los Angeles. The film won two Oscars and received critical acclaim for its neo-noir style, ensemble cast and historical accuracy.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Curtis Hanson
- 1997-09-19
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.
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- Curtis Hanson
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- Kevin Spacey
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.
Sep 4, 2008 · For much of its running time, "L.A. Confidential" seems episodic -- one sensational event after another, with no apparent connection. Mickey Cohen, the head of organized crime in L.A., has just been sent to prison, and now hit squads are rubbing out his top lieutenants.
Find out who starred in the 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.
A film noir adaptation of James Ellroy's novel, set in 1950s Los Angeles, where three cops investigate a series of crimes involving celebrities, mobsters and corruption. Roger Ebert praises the plot, the characters and the atmosphere of the movie, comparing it to Raymond Chandler and Chinatown.
