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The Nice Guys is the screenplay for the 2016 neo-noir action comedy directed by Shane Black. Black and Anthony Bagarozzi set the story in 1970s Los Angeles, where private investigator Holland March and hired enforcer Jackson Healy become reluctant partners while searching for a missing young woman. Their investigation expands into a conspiracy involving the pornography industry, the automobile business, and political corruption.
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Where and when is The Nice Guys set?
The screenplay is set in Los Angeles in 1977, during a period of industrial pollution, political unrest, and adult-film production. Shane Black uses the period setting to combine private-investigator comedy with a conspiracy plot.
Who are Holland March and Jackson Healy?
Holland March is a private investigator played by Ryan Gosling, while Jackson Healy is an enforcer played by Russell Crowe. They reluctantly work together after being hired to find Amelia Kuttner, whose disappearance connects to a larger case.
What happened to Misty Mountains in The Nice Guys?
Misty Mountains is an adult-film actress whose apparent death helps expose the conspiracy at the center of the story. Her disappearance links the detectives to Amelia, the film industry, and the environmental cover-up.
Who directed and produced The Nice Guys?
Shane Black directed the 2016 film from a screenplay written with Anthony Bagarozzi. Joel Silver produced it through Silver Pictures, and Warner Bros. distributed the movie.
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