The Black Dahlia
Also known as Black Dahlia
2006 film directed by Brian De Palma
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5.6In 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.
Released: 2006-09-15121 minDir: Brian De PalmaCrime, Thriller, DramaBudget: $50.0MBox office: $49.3M
Cast
- Josh Hartnett as Bucky Bleichert
- Scarlett Johansson as Kay Lake
- Aaron Eckhart as Lee Blanchard
- Hilary Swank as Madeleine Linscott
- Mia Kirshner as Elizabeth Short
- Mike Starr as Det. Russ Millard
Themes
- pornography
- observer
- los angeles, california
Article
The Black Dahlia is a 2006 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Josh Friedman, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by James Ellroy. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank.
Inspired by the widely sensationalized murder of Elizabeth Short, its plot follows Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard, two LAPD detectives investigating the case, leading them through a series of shocking discoveries.