L.A. Confidential vs The American
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The American| L.A. Confidential | The American | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United Kingdom |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Anton Corbijn |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund |
Synopsis
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.
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Where to watch
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