L.A. Confidential vs The Runner
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.4/10 for The Runner). The Runner is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 1999). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The Runner| L.A. Confidential | The Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 1999 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | US |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Ron Moler |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Ron Eldard, Courteney Cox, John Goodman, Joe Mantegna, Bokeem Woodbine |
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 Runner
A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss.
Where to watch
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