Rent L.A. Confidential (1997)
4.1 of 5 from 340 ratings
2h 12min
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- Synopsis:
- Director Curtis Hanson and a terrific cast serve up a 'ravishing, thrilling tale of police corruption and Hollywood glamour' (Marshall Fine, Gannett Newspapers) in this film version of James Ellroy's novel. Three cops (Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce), a call girl (Kim Basinger), a mysterious millionaire (David Strathairn), a tabloid journalist (Danny DeVito), and the Chief of Detectives (James Cromwell) fuel a labyrinthine plot rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor.
- Actors:
- Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito, David Strathairn, Ron Rifkin, Matt McCoy, Paul Guilfoyle, Paolo Seganti, Elisabeth Granli, Sandra Taylor, Steve Rankin, Graham Beckel, Allan Graf, Precious Chong, Symba, Bob Clendenin, Lennie Loftin
- Directors:
- Curtis Hanson
- Producers:
- Curtis Hanson, Arnon Milchan, Michael G. Nathanson
- Writers:
- James Ellroy, Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
- Others:
- Curtis Hanson, Brian Helgeland, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Arnon Milchan, Michael Nathanson, Jerry Goldsmith, Kirk Francis, John M Elliott Jr, Scott H. Eddo, Janis Clark, Jeannine Oppewall, Terry Rodman, Roland Thai, John Leveque, Ruth Myers, Peter Honess, Jay R. Hart, Dante Spinotti
- Studio:
- Warner
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
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- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 09/03/2009
- Run Time:
- 132 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Commentary with Andrew Sarris, Writers and Cast Members
- Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
- Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of LA. Confidential
- A True Ensemble: The Cast of LA Confidential
- LA. Confidential: From Book to Screen
- The LA. of LA Confidential
- Music-Only Track
- Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots
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Reviews (5) of L.A. Confidential
A fine piece of homage to another era. - L.A. Confidential review by jl
A truly excellent piece of movie noir. Modern and period clever but not flashy. Great acting by a superior caste including the great Kevin Spacey. Cynical and funny well edited and very entertaining.
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Very few chances to pause & catch your breath. - L.A. Confidential review by DW
I'm not a big fan of the writing of James Ellroy but from what little I've read, I'd say this film is a fine depiction of the novel on which it's based so if you like to read Ellroy then you'll love this film. The pace is frantic & there's only a few "not much happening" moments so no time for a comfort break! Besides, you need to concentrate hard throughout in order to spot the baddies. (The goodies are, of course, dead easy to spot).
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Gangster style - L.A. Confidential review by JD
There is a nice 1940s feel to this film, with well cut suits and a debonair attitudes. The plot is quite difficult to follow but comes together nicely in the end. For me Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe steal the show. Their acting is brilliant and the fight scenes sweaty to watch. Danny de Vito is too crude and corny to enjoy. The others are pretty good. The 18 certificate must be for violence because it ain't saucy. The violence is pretty straight forward punching and shooting, should be a 15.
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