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L.A. Confidential (1997)

138 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   19 September 1997 (USA)
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As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - the straight-laced, the brutal, and the sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice.

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writers:

James Ellroy (novel), Brian Helgeland (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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L.A. Confidential -- Set in 1950s Los Angeles, a celebrity cop's involvement in murder investigation links him to two fellow detectives and leads allthree into a spiral of murder, corruption and intrigue. L.A. Confidential -- A shooting at an all night diner is investigated by three LA policemen in their own unique ways.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey ...
Russell Crowe Russell Crowe ...
Guy Pearce Guy Pearce ...
James Cromwell James Cromwell ...
Kim Basinger Kim Basinger ...
Danny DeVito Danny DeVito ...
David Strathairn David Strathairn ...
Ron Rifkin Ron Rifkin ...
Matt McCoy Matt McCoy ...
'Badge of Honor' Star Brett Chase
Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle ...
Paolo Seganti Paolo Seganti ...
Elisabeth Granli Elisabeth Granli ...
Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Sandra Taylor Sandra Taylor ...
Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Steve Rankin Steve Rankin ...
Officer Arresting Mickey Cohen
Graham Beckel Graham Beckel ...
Dick Stensland
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Storyline

1950's Los Angeles is the seedy backdrop for this intricate noir-ish tale of police corruption and Hollywood sleaze. Three very different cops are all after the truth, each in their own style: Ed Exley, the golden boy of the police force, willing to do almost anything to get ahead, except sell out; Bud White, ready to break the rules to seek justice, but barely able to keep his raging violence under control; and Jack Vincennes, always looking for celebrity and a quick buck until his conscience drives him to join Exley and White down the one-way path to find the truth behind the dark world of L.A. crime. Written by Greg Bole <bole@life.bio.sunysb.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | 1950s | Corruption | Violence | Murder  | See more »

Taglines:

It's a crime saga that will shock you. It's a mystery that will keep you guessing. It's a thriller that will keep you riveted. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language, and for sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Los Ángeles al desnudo See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,211,198 (USA) (21 September 1997) (769 Screens)

Gross:

$64,604,977 (USA) (25 May 1998)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The character of Brett Chase is modeled after Jack Webb. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Bud White confronts Ed Exley in the hospital just outside the morgue, a modern lit "EXIT" sign above the door can be clearly seen in the background. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Sid Hudgens: [voiceover] Come to Los Angeles! The sun shines bright, the beaches are wide and inviting, and the orange groves stretch as far as the eye can see. There are jobs aplenty, and land is cheap. Every working man can have his own house, and inside every house, a happy, all-American family. You can have all this, and who knows... you could even be discovered, become a movie star... or at least see one. Life is good in Los Angeles... it's paradise on Earth." Ha ha ha ha. That's what they tell you, anyway.
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Crazy Credits

At the end of all the credits, there is a brief scene from "Badge of Honor"
featuring a dedication. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Mouth (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hit the Road to Dreamland"
(1942)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Betty Hutton
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Special Markets See more »