Description: Smouldering thriller based on the novel by James Ellroy (THE BLACK DAHLIA) which tells the story of a corrupt and sleazy Los Angeles in the 1950s. With assured direction by Curtis Hanson (8 MILE) and career-defining performances from Guy...
Description Smouldering thriller based on the novel by James Ellroy (THE BLACK DAHLIA) which tells the story of a corrupt and sleazy Los Angeles in the 1950s. With assured direction by Curtis Hanson (8 MILE) and career-defining performances from Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a modern noir masterpiece.
Credits
Producer:
Arnon Milchan, Curtis Hanson, Michael G. Nathanson
Score Composer:
Jerry Goldsmith
Editorial Reviews ...L.A. Confidential brings the rancid thrill of corruption crackingly alive... Entertainment Weekly (02/09/2009)
...A dark, dangerous and intoxicating tale of big trouble in paradise, smartly done with the blackest possible humor... Los Angeles Times (02/09/2009)
...Resplendently wicked L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a tough, gorgeous, vastly entertaining throwback to the Hollywood that did things right... New York Times (02/09/2009)
[A] crime classic. Faithful in spirit to James Ellroy's grimy masterpiece....Irresistible but deadly Total Film (02/09/2009)
...Savory color schemes provide a vibrant backdrop for L.A. Confidential....Spacey puts the pride in snide and is a joy to watch... USA Today (02/09/2009)