L.A. Confidential (1997)★ 8.3/10

R · US · 138 min · May 14, 1997

Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Written by: James Ellroy, Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson

As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice.

Original title

L.A. Confidential

Storyline

Set in Los Angeles during the 1950s, the film tells the story of three detectives who try to solve a series of murders linked to a prostitution ring frequented by Hollywood moguls. In addition, other implicated suspects are uncovered that reach as far as the Police Department: a veil of suspicion wraps up everyone involved. The film is considered an exponent of the neo-noir style, it has a fascinating plot and an impeccable cast, where Kim Basinger won the Oscar for her performance.

Rating

8.3 / 10 · 664,099

Companies

Regency Enterprises, The Wolper Organization, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Finland, Warner Bros. Pictures Germany, Gemini Film, Herald Film Company, Argentina Video Home, Pay Per View, Sandrews, VC4, Warner Home Video, Warner Home Vidéo, Canal+, Nine Network Australia, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Home Vídeo, CBS, France 2 (FR2), Mainostelevisio (MTV3)

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