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Rating: 7.5 stars

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The Black Dahlia (2006)

Directed by Brian De Palma

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.

Rated R | Length 121 minutes

Actors

Josh Hartnett | Scarlett Johansson | Aaron Eckhart | Hilary Swank | Mia Kirshner | Mike Starr | Fiona Shaw | Patrick Fischler | James Otis | John Kavanagh | Troy Evans | Anthony Russell | Pepe Serna | Angus MacInnes | Rachel Miner | Victor McGuire | Gregg Henry | Jemima Rooper | Rose McGowan | Dan Ponce | Graham Norris | Mike O'Connell | Michael P. Flannigan | John Solari | Stephanie L. Moore | Noel Arthur | Todd Thomas | Steve Eastin | Ian McNeice | Claudia Katz Minnick | Mia Frye | Richard Brake | William Finley | Joost Scholte | Fatso-Fasano | Teo | Kiril Efremov | Petar Milchev | Désirée Cyganek | Brian De Palma | Kevin Dunn | k.d. lang | David Raibon

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

I think I like this more every time I revisit it; and the more I watch it the more it feels like a De Palma movie and a ‘40s noir. The cinematography is outstanding as is the production design and costuming.

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