L.A. Confidential (1997)
Movie 2h 18m ★ 7.8/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
L.A. Confidential is a crime, drama and mystery movie from 1997. It is directed by Curtis Hanson. The cast includes Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce and Simon Baker. The running time is 2h 18m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems.
67Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Curtis HansonDirector
- Ron Rifkinas D.A. Ellis Loew
- Guy Pearceas Edmund 'Ed' Exley
- Simon Bakeras Matt Reynolds
- Danny DeVitoas Sid Hudgens
- Russell Croweas Wendell 'Bud' White
- James Cromwellas Dudley Smith
- Kevin Spaceyas Jack Vincennes
- David Strathairnas Pierce Patchett
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Questions about L.A. Confidential
- What genre is L.A. Confidential?
- L.A. Confidential is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in L.A. Confidential?
- Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe appear in the main cast.
- Who directed L.A. Confidential?
- Curtis Hanson directed L.A. Confidential.
- How long is L.A. Confidential?
- L.A. Confidential runs for 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- Is L.A. Confidential worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch L.A. Confidential?
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