🔎 L.A. Confidential (1997)
L.A. Confidential is a neo-noir crime thriller directed by Curtis Hanson, based on the novel by James Ellroy. Set in 1950s Los Angeles, the film explores corruption, glamour, and secrets behind the city’s golden age. It follows three very different police officers as they investigate a brutal massacre at the Nite Owl café — each driven by different motives.
The film weaves a gripping tale of justice, betrayal, and fame, with brilliant performances and a plot full of shocking twists. Its elegant style and complex characters earned it critical acclaim and several major awards.
- Director: Curtis Hanson
- Writers: Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
- Based on: the novel by James Ellroy
- Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger
- Genre: Crime / Drama / Mystery
- Runtime: 138 minutes
- Release Year: 1997
"Some men get the world. Others get ex-hookers and a trip to Arizona." — Jack Vincennes
🏆 Awards:
- Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay)
- Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director
- Praised as one of the best films of the 1990s