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The Black Dahlia
Quick Facts
DirectorBrian De Palma
Runtime2h 1m · R
GenresCrime · Drama · Thriller
Release2006-09-15
Film

The Black Dahlia

2006· R· 2h 1m· Crime· Drama· Thriller

Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.

In 1940s Los Angeles, two disillusioned former boxers-turned-cops navigate a seedy underworld of corruption, narcissism, and exploitation as they investigate the murder of an aspiring young actress. The film immerses viewers in a noir-laden landscape where the line between vice and justice blurs, and personal demons intertwine with the city's moral decay. Directed by Brian De Palma, "The Black Dahlia" weaves a tapestry of obsession, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

2006-09-15
The Black Dahlia

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Key Crew
ScreenplayJosh Friedman
ProducerArt Linson
Director of PhotographyVilmos Zsigmond
Original Music ComposerMark Isham
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Details

Released2006-09-15
Runtime2h 1m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosLinson Entertainment · Universal Pictures · Signature Pictures
Budget$50M
Box office$49M
LanguagesEnglish · German
CountriesUnited States of America · France · Germany
Rating5.6/10 · 1221 votes
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