A History of Violence vs L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2005). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
L.A. Confidential| A History of Violence | L.A. Confidential | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 18m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Curtis Hanson |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe |
Synopsis
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
L.A. Confidential
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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