L.A. Confidential 1997
“Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems.”
What is L.A. Confidential?
"L.A. Confidential" is a crime drama film set in the Los Angeles police force.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 138 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 19, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Wolper Organization
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $126,216,940
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
"L.A. Confidential" is a crime drama film set in the Los Angeles police force. The story follows three detectives in the 1950s as they investigate a series of events. The detectives are part of a corrupt and brutal police force in Los Angeles. The investigation centers around a violent incident that occurred at an all-night diner. A group of patrons were killed in a shooting, and the detectives are tasked with uncovering the truth behind the events. The film explores the detectives' differing methods as they work to uncover a conspiracy. The investigation takes them deeper into the complexities of the police force and the city's underbelly.
Should you watch it?
“Three detectives uncover a conspiracy behind diner slayings in 1950s Los Angeles.”
- Engaging crime mystery storyline
- Dynamic trio of lead detectives
- Intriguing 1950s period setting
- Depicts a corrupt and brutal police force
- Contains intense violence appropriate for an R rating
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers and mysteries set in the 1950s.
This film carries an R rating and features violent crime themes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of L.A. Confidential?
The film was released in 1997.
What genres does the movie fall under?
It is classified as crime, mystery, and thriller.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the core premise of the story?
Three detectives use different methods to uncover a conspiracy behind shotgun slayings at an all-night diner.
What is the setting of the movie?
The film is set in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s.