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.
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2023-04-19
“L.A. Confidential” is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed by Curtis Hanson and based on the novel of the same name by James Ellroy. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, and Kim Basinger.
The story is set in Los Angeles in the early 1950s and follows three police officers, each with their own agenda, as they investigate a series of interconnected crimes involving corruption, prostitution, and organized crime. The investigation leads them to the heart of the Hollywood film industry and a web of conspiracy that threatens to destroy their careers and their lives.
The movie was critically acclaimed and received nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, winning two for Best Supporting Actress (Kim Basinger) and Best Adapted Screenplay. It is widely regarded as one of the best neo-noir films ever made and has become a classic of the genre.
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