description L.A. Confidential (1997) Overview
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed by Curtis Hanson and adapted from James Ellroy's 1990 novel. Set in 1950s Los Angeles, it follows three LAPD officers whose careers intersect through corruption, organized crime, media manipulation, and a series of murders. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress; the screenplay also won for adapted screenplay.
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Which novel is L.A. Confidential based on?
The 1997 film is adapted from James Ellroy's 1990 novel L.A. Confidential. Director Curtis Hanson and screenwriter Brian Helgeland condensed the novel's large cast and complex corruption plot for the film.
Who are the three main detectives in L.A. Confidential?
The central detectives are Ed Exley, Bud White, and Jack Vincennes, played by Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, and Kevin Spacey. Their conflicting methods gradually connect police corruption, celebrity publicity, and the Nite Owl massacre.
How many Academy Awards did L.A. Confidential win?
The film won two Academy Awards from nine nominations. Kim Basinger won Best Supporting Actress, and Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland won Best Adapted Screenplay.
What is Hush-Hush in L.A. Confidential?
Hush-Hush is a scandal magazine that turns police arrests, celebrity gossip, and staged publicity into entertainment. Its editor Sid Hudgens shows how the film's corrupt Los Angeles institutions depend on the press as well as the police.
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