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The Black Dahlia (2006)
Directed by Brian De Palma
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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 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2024 | TV | Blu-ray | Borrowed | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I like it! The melodrama and overacting lends to the neo-noir feel (looking at you, Hilary Swank). Perhaps lesser De Palma but still quite fascinating and a parade of faces. Soon as Mike Starr appears: fist pump… Rose McGowan? What. KD Lang?? Huh. Richard Brake?! Love when movies do that.
Made me want to revisit all the Los Angeles throwback films set in this period. LA Confidential, Hollywoodland, Gangster Squad, etc.
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