The Black Dahlia
Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.
R 2006 · 121 min · ★ 5.6 (1K) · Crime , Thriller , Drama
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.
Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by Josh Friedman
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Josh Hartnett Bucky Bleichert -
Scarlett Johansson Kay Lake -
Aaron Eckhart Lee Blanchard -
Hilary Swank Madeleine Linscott -
Mia Kirshner Elizabeth Short -
Mike Starr Det. Russ Millard -
Fiona Shaw Ramona Linscott -
Patrick Fischler Deputy DA Ellis Loew -
James Otis Dolph Bleichert -
John Kavanagh Emmett Linscott -
Troy Evans Chief Ted Green -
Anthony Russell Morrie Friedman
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