L.A. Confidential vs The Firm
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for The Firm). L.A. Confidential is the shorter watch at 2h 18m compared with 2h 34m. The Firm is the older of the two (1993 against 1997). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The Firm| L.A. Confidential | The Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 1993 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 2h 34m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Sydney Pollack |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Ed Harris, Hal Holbrook, Tom Cruise, Holly Hunter, Tobin Bell |
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 Firm
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm…
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