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L.A. Confidential
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L.A. Confidential

1997-09-19 · 138 min · ★ 7.8

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

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Directors
Curtis Hanson
Production companies
Regency Enterprises, Wolper Organization
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 126,216,940

Top Cast

Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyJack Vincennes
Russell CroweRussell CroweWendell 'Bud' White
Guy PearceGuy PearceEdmund 'Ed' Exley
James CromwellJames CromwellDudley Smith
Kim BasingerKim BasingerLynn Bracken
Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoSid Hudgens
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnPierce Patchett
Ron RifkinRon RifkinD.A. Ellis Loew
Graham BeckelGraham BeckelDick Stensland
Amber SmithAmber SmithSusan Lefferts
John MahonJohn MahonPolice Chief
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleMickey Cohen
Matt McCoyMatt McCoy'Badge of Honor' Star Brett Chase
Paolo SegantiJohnny Stompanato
Simon BakerSimon BakerMatt Reynolds
Elisabeth GranliMickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Sandra TaylorSandra TaylorMickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Steve RankinSteve RankinOfficer Arresting Mickey Cohen
Allan GrafAllan GrafWife Beater
Precious ChongPrecious ChongWife

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