L.A. Confidential
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
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.
Director
Curtis Hanson
Writers
James Ellroy, Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
Stars
Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce
Release Date
September 19, 1997
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 91
Wins
🎯 86
Nominations
💬 952
Reviews
📋 481K
Watchlists
🎭 Top Cast
Kevin Spacey
as Jack Vincennes
Russell Crowe
as Bud White
Guy Pearce
as Ed Exley
James Cromwell
as Dudley Smith
Kim Basinger
as Lynn Bracken
Danny DeVito
as Sid Hudgens
David Strathairn
as Pierce Patchett
Ron Rifkin
as D.A. Ellis Loew
Matt McCoy
as 'Badge of Honor' Star Brett Chase
Paul Guilfoyle
as Mickey Cohen
💰 Box Office
$126,216,940
Worldwide Gross
$64,616,940
Domestic Gross
$5,211,198
Opening Weekend
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
2.39 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Filming Location
Frolic Room - 6245 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Regency Enterprises, New Regency Productions, The Wolper Organization
🏷️ Keywords
neo noircorruption1950smurderpolice detective
🎯 Categories
Conspiracy ThrillerCop DramaHard-boiled DetectivePeriod DramaPolice ProceduralSuspense MysteryWhodunnitCrimeDramaMystery
⭐ Featured Review
One of the best
"We've not come very far since this classic in terms of high quality cop crime dramas. Acting and direction is perfection...."
💡 Did You Know?
At the time the film takes place, no building in Los Angeles was allowed to be taller than City Hall, so the cameras were placed at certain points so that any building taller than City Hall would not be seen.
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📖 Synopsis
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.