L.A. Confidential
Release: December 04, 1997

Set in early 50's Los Angeles, Dudley Smith is the head of the LAPD and is loyal to his officers and eager to turn a blind eye to violence or corruption within his department, as long as it's the "bad guys" who are getting hurt. Bud White is a police detective whose violent and cynical nature is often at war with his basic sense of decency and justice. Ed Exley is a beat cop-turned-detective whose strict by-the-book philosophy and willingness to blow the whistle on other officers is balanced by a shrewd and opportunistic understanding of the internal politics of the department. And Jack Vincennes is a flashy "Hollywood" detective who serves as technical advisor for the TV series 'Badge of Honor'. He is also in cahoots with Sid Hudgeons, publisher of the scandal sheet Hush Hush, who throws kickbacks to Vincennes in exchange for being brought along when showbiz figures get busted. White, Exley, and Vincennes find themselves drawn into a tangled and sticky web of violence and betrayal following a multiple murder at a coffee shop that is believed to be part of an effort by Mickey Cohen to consolidate his hold on organized crime in L.A. This lead appears to be connected to the discovery of a bizarre pornography and call-girl ring operated by Pierce Patchett, whose women are given plastic surgery so that they more closely resemble well-known movie stars. White's role in the investigation is complicated when he falls for Lynn Bracken, one of Patchett's prostitutes, who is the spitting image of Veronica Lake. Starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, David Strathairn, with Kim Basinger, and Danny DeVito. Curtis Hanson directs from the screenplay by Brian Helgeland & Hanson [the former was also co-producer]; Based on the 1990 Mysterious Press novel by James Ellroy. Produced by Arnon Milchan, Hanson and Michael Nathanson; Executive Producers: David L. Wolper and Dan Kolsrud. an Arnon Milchan/David L. Wolper production for Regency Enterprises. "Dedicated to Sgt. Jack Vincennes".

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Sid Hudgens: "Remember dear readers. You heard it here first. Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush."
Sid Hudgens: "Remember dear readers. You heard it here first. Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush."
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