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The Black Dahlia (2006)

R · 2006-09-15 · 2h 1m · EN
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Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.

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.

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Brian De PalmaDirector
Budget
$50M
Box office
$49.1M

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Josh HartnettJosh HartnettBucky BleichertScarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonKay LakeAaron EckhartAaron EckhartLee BlanchardHilary SwankHilary SwankMadeleine LinscottMia KirshnerMia KirshnerElizabeth ShortMike StarrMike StarrDet. Russ MillardFiona ShawFiona ShawRamona LinscottPatrick FischlerPatrick FischlerDeputy DA Ellis LoewJames OtisJames OtisDolph BleichertJohn KavanaghJohn KavanaghEmmett LinscottTroy EvansTroy EvansChief Ted GreenAnthony RussellAnthony RussellMorrie Friedman

Keywords

Neo-noirLos angeles, californiaPornographyMurder huntObserver

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityNeo Noir · Los Angeles California · PornographyVisual styleNeo NoirDialogue densityDramaDirector preference71149Actor preference4112 · 38219 · 38354

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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.

How long is The Black Dahlia?

The Black Dahlia has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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