L.A. Confidential
"Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems."
Originally released in 1997. L.A. Confidential is a crime/mystery film. directed by Curtis Hanson. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (5,347 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$126.2M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Spacey
as Jack Vincennes
Russell Crowe
as Wendell 'Bud' White
Guy Pearce
as Edmund 'Ed' Exley
James Cromwell
as Dudley Smith
Kim Basinger
as Lynn Bracken
Danny DeVito
as Sid Hudgens
David Strathairn
as Pierce Patchett
Ron Rifkin
as D.A. Ellis Loew
Graham Beckel
as Dick Stensland
Amber Smith
as Susan Lefferts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $126,216,940
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Wolper Organization
- New Regency Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.A. Confidential about?
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.
Who directed L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential was directed by Curtis Hanson.
How long is L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was L.A. Confidential released?
L.A. Confidential was released on September 19, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in L.A. Confidential?
The main cast of L.A. Confidential includes Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Kim Basinger.
Is L.A. Confidential worth watching?
L.A. Confidential has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 5,347 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.