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L.A. Confidential

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
574K
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POPULARITY
915
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Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, and Guy Pearce in L.A. Confidential (1997)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
574K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
915
47
  • Director
    • Curtis Hanson
  • Writers
    • James Ellroy(based on the novel by)
    • Brian Helgeland(screenplay by)
    • Curtis Hanson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Russell Crowe
    • Guy Pearce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Curtis Hanson
  • Writers
    • James Ellroy(based on the novel by)
    • Brian Helgeland(screenplay by)
    • Curtis Hanson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Russell Crowe
    • Guy Pearce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 791User reviews
    • 150Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #111
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 92 wins & 86 nominations total

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    Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, David Strathairn, and Amber Smith in L.A. Confidential (1997)

    Top cast

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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Jack Vincennesas Jack Vincennes
    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Bud Whiteas Bud White
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Ed Exleyas Ed Exley
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Lynn Brackenas Lynn Bracken
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Dudley Smithas Dudley Smith
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Sid Hudgensas Sid Hudgens
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Pierce Patchettas Pierce Patchett
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • D.A. Ellis Loewas D.A. Ellis Loew
    Matt McCoy
    Matt McCoy
    • 'Badge of Honor' Star Brett Chaseas 'Badge of Honor' Star Brett Chase
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Mickey Cohenas Mickey Cohen
    Paolo Seganti
    Paolo Seganti
    • Johnny Stompanatoas Johnny Stompanato
    Elisabeth Granli
    Elisabeth Granli
    • Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partneras Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
    Sandra Taylor
    Sandra Taylor
    • Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partneras Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
    Steve Rankin
    Steve Rankin
    • Officer Arresting Mickey Cohenas Officer Arresting Mickey Cohen
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Dick Stenslandas Dick Stensland
    Allan Graf
    Allan Graf
    • Wife Beateras Wife Beater
    Precious Chong
    Precious Chong
    • Wifeas Wife
    Symba
    Symba
    • Jack's Dancing Partneras Jack's Dancing Partner
    • (as Symba Smith)
    • Director
      • Curtis Hanson
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy(based on the novel by)
      • Brian Helgeland(screenplay by)
      • Curtis Hanson(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      In one shot, when Bud White is dangling the D.A. out the window, the actor's safety cable is visible.
    • Quotes

      Captain Dudley Smith: Have you a valediction, boyo?

      Jack Vincennes: [gasping out a name] ... Rollo Tamasi.

      [laughs, painfully, to himself as he dies]

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of all the credits, there is a brief scene from "Badge of Honor" featuring a onscreen dedication in honor Sgt. who served as an advisor to the film. The scene shows a black-and-white closing moment of "Badge of Honor" with the credits as Badge of Honor actor (Matt McCoy) closes the door on the HOMICIDE office and walks sorrowfully away.
    • Alternate versions
      In the Hong Kong television version, during the scene where Bud breaks into the interrogation room, the part where he removes all the bullets from the gun but one is removed for some reason. So it cuts straight from his coming into the room and then sticking the gun into the rapist's mouth without giving it a Russian roulette feel.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Game/The End of Violence/L.A. Confidential/The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive
      Written by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen
      Performed by Johnny Mercer
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews791

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    A "Chinatown" for the 1990s
    "L.A. Confidential" is brilliant. The screenplay and direction are second-to-none. The performances by the ensemble cast are also superb. Kim Basinger stands out the most with her Oscar-winning role. Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, David Strathairn, and Danny DeVito all have their moments as well. The film deals with the seamy side of Los Angeles in the post-World War II 1950s. Los Angeles is a place of shady dealings and police corruption. To add to those problems is the creation of the smutty tabloid. Multi-layered and smart, "L.A. Confidential" will be the greatest survivor of the films released in 1997. 5 out of 5 stars.
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    • tfrizzell
    • Jun 25, 2000

    FAQ19

    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • Right before Bloody Christmas, Exley says that the two officers who were beaten by the Mexican men sustained minor injuries. How did the other officers come to the conclusion that their injuries were worse?
    • Did Exley actually testify at the beginning?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los Ángeles al desnudo
    • Filming locations
      • Frolic Room - 6245 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Regency Productions
      • The Wolper Organization
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,616,940
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,211,198
      • Sep 21, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,216,940
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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