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L.A. Confidential

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1950s' Los Angeles is the seedy backdrop for this intricate noir-ish tale of police corruption and Hollywood sleaze. Three very different cops are all after the truth, each in their own style: Ed Exley, the golden boy of the police force, willing to do almost anything to get ahead, except sell out; Bud White, ready to break the rules to seek justice, but barely able to keep his raging violence under control; and Jack Vincennes, always looking for celebrity and a quick buck until his conscience drives him to join Exley and White down the one-way path to find the truth behind the dark world of L.A. crime.

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Kevin Spacey
Jack Vincennes
Russell Crowe
Bud White
Guy Pearce
Ed Exley

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Awards

  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - winner
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Director - nominated
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published - winner

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