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L.A. Confidential - Cast Signed 8 x 10 Photo Spacey - Basinger - Crowe - Pearce
L.A. Confidential - Cast Signed 8 x 10 Photo Spacey - Basinger - Crowe - Pearce
L.A. Confidential - hand autographed 8 x 10.
"L.A. Confidential" is a neo-noir crime film released in 1997, directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same name. The film is set in Los Angeles during the early 1950s and follows three police officers with different backgrounds and motivations as they investigate a series of interconnected crimes.
The main characters are:
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Ed Exley (played by Guy Pearce): A by-the-book, ambitious officer who wants to rise through the ranks and is dedicated to upholding the law.
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Bud White (played by Russell Crowe): A violent and aggressive officer with a strong sense of justice, particularly when it comes to protecting women.
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Jack Vincennes (played by Kevin Spacey): A smooth-talking detective who serves as a technical advisor on a popular TV show and is more interested in fame and glamour than traditional police work.
The plot of the film involves a mass murder at a coffee shop, and the three protagonists find themselves entangled in a complex web of corruption, scandal, and deceit within the Los Angeles Police Department. The film explores themes of corruption, morality, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
"L.A. Confidential" received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. It won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger, who played the character Lynn Bracken, a call girl and look-alike for a deceased actress. The film is often praised for its intricate plot, strong performances, and its depiction of the seedy underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles.