L.A. Confidential vs The Emperor of Paris

L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.3/10 for The Emperor of Paris). The Emperor of Paris is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

L.A. Confidential posterL.A. Confidential1997 VS The Emperor of Paris posterThe Emperor of Paris2018
L.A. ConfidentialThe Emperor of Paris
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.3/10
Year19972018
Length2h 18m2h 1m
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorCurtis HansonJean-François Richet
Main castRon Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell CroweVincent Cassel, Freya Mavor, Denis Lavant, Denis Ménochet, Olga Kurylenko

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 Emperor of Paris

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

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