L.A. Confidential vs The Clearing
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.8/10 for The Clearing). The Clearing is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2004). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The Clearing| L.A. Confidential | The Clearing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Pieter Jan Brugge |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Matt Craven, Helen Mirren, Wendy Crewson, Willem Dafoe, Diana Scarwid |
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 Clearing
When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.
Where to watch
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