L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]

L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]

Director: Curtis Hanson Cast: Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
, Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
, Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce
, James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Curtis Hanson
L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]

L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]

Director: Curtis Hanson Cast: Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
, Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
, Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce
, James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Curtis Hanson

Blu-ray (Wide Screen)

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Overview

Based on the best-selling novel by James Ellroy and directed by Curtis Hanson, this award-winning crime drama explores both the dark side of the Los Angeles police force and Southern California's criminal underbelly in the early '50s, when Hollywood was still seen as America's capital of sophistication, glitter, and glamour. Dudley Smith (James Cromwell) 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 (Russell Crowe) is a police detective whose violent and cynical nature is often at war with his basic sense of decency and justice. Ed Exley (Guy Pearce) 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 (Kevin Spacey) 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 (Danny DeVito), 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 (Paul Guilfoyle) 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 (David Strathairn), 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 (Kim Basinger), one of Patchett's prostitutes, who is the spitting image of Veronica Lake. L.A. Confidential was nominated for nine Academy Awards and netted two, with Brian Helgeland honored for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Kim Basinger taking home a statuette as Best Supporting Actress.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/11/2015
UPC: 0024543215431
Original Release: 1997
Rating: R
Source: New Regency
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:18:00
Sales rank: 12,136

Special Features

Commentary by critic/historian Andrew Sarris, James Ellroy, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Ruth Myers, David Strathairn, Kim Basinger, Brian Helgeland, Jeannine Oppewall, Dante Spinotti and Danny DeVito; Featurette gallery uncovering the case of a contemporary cinema classic: ; Whatever you desire: making L.A. Confidential; Sunlight and shadow: the visual style of L.A. Confidential; A true ensemble: the cast of L.A. Confidential; L.A. Confidential: from book to screen; L.A. Confidential TV series pilot; Off the record: vintage cast/creator interviews; Director Curtis Hanson's photo pitch; The L.A. of L.A. Confidential interactive map tour; Music-only track (5.1) showcasing Jerry Goldsmith's score; Trailer gallery

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Russell Crowe Bud White,Actor
Kevin Spacey Jack Vincennes
Guy Pearce Ed Exley
James Cromwell Dudley Smith
David Strathairn Pierce Patchett
Kim Basinger Lynn Bracken
Danny DeVito Sid Hudgeons
Graham Beckel Dick Stensland
Simon Baker-Denny Matt Reynolds
Matt McCoy Brett Chase
John Mahon Police Chief
Paul Guilfoyle Mickey Cohen
Ron Rifkin D.A. Ellis Loew
Paolo Seganti Johnny Stompanato
Amber Smith Susan Lefferts,Jack's Dancing Partner
Elisabeth Granli Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Steve Rankin Officer Arresting Mickey Cohen
Sandra Taylor Mickey Cohen's Mambo Partner
Allan Graf Wife Beater
Precious Chong Wife
Bob Clendenin Reporter at Hollywood Station
Lennie Loftin Photographer at Hollywood Station
Will Zahrn Liquor Store Owner
Darrell Sandeen Buzz Meeks
Michael Warwick Sid's Assistant
Shawnee Free Jones Tammy Jordan
Matthew Allen Bretz Officer Escorting Mexicans
Thomas Rosales Jr. 1st Mexican
Shane Dixon Detective at Hollywood Station
Norman Howell Detective at Hollywood Station
Brian Lally Detective at Hollywood Station
Don Pulford Detective at Hollywood Station
Chris Short Detective at Hollywood Station
Tomas Arana Breuning, Dudley's Guy
Michael McCleery Carlisle, Dudley's Guy
George Yager Gangster at Victory Motel
Jack Conley Vice Captain
Ginger Slaughter Secretary in Vice
Jack Knight Detective at Detective Bureau
John H. Evans Patrolman at Nite Owl Cafe
Gene Wolande Forensic Chief
Brian Bossetta Forensic Officer
Michael Chieffo Coroner
Gwenda Deacon Mrs. Lefferts
Mike Kennedy Bud's Rejected Partner
Ingo Neuhaus Jack's Rejected Partner
Robert Harrison Pierce Patchett's Bodyguard
Jim Metzler City Councilman
Robert Barry Fleming Boxer
Jeremiah Birkett Ray Collins, Nite Owl Suspect
Salim Grant Louis Fontaine, Nite Owl Suspect
Karreem Washington Ty Jones, Nite Owl Suspect
Noel Evangelisti Stenographer
Marisol Padilla Sánchez Inez Soto--Rape Victim
Jeff Sanders Sylvester Fitch
Steve Lambert Roland Navarette
Jordan Marder Officer at Detective Bureau,Detective
Gregory White Mayor
April Breneman Look-Alike Dancer
Lisa Worthy Look-Alike Dancer
Beverly Sharpe Witness on `Badge of Honor'
Colin Mitchell Reporter at Hospital
John Slade Photographer at Hospital
Brenda Bakke Lana Turner
Kevin Maloney Frolic Room Bartender
Patrice Walters Police File Clerk
Rebecca Jane Klingler Police File Clerk,Police File Clerk
Irene Roseen District Attorney Ellis Loew's Secretary
Scott Eberlein West Hollywood Sheriff's Deputy
Bodie Newcomb Officer at `Hush-Hush' Office
Jeff Austin Detective
Henry Meyers Detective
Robert Foster Detective
Michael Ossman Detective
Kevin Kelly Detective
Dick Stilwell Detective
Jess Thomas Detective
Monty McKee Detective
Samuel Thompson Detective
Jody Wood Detective
Curtis Hanson Actor
David St. James Detective at Hush-Hush Office
Sally Insul Actor
Fred Scialla Stand-In (Danny DeVito)
Jerry Goldsmith Composer

Technical Credits
Curtis Hanson Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Brian Helgeland Screenwriter,Producer
Mali Finn Casting
Jeff Imada Stunts
Dan Kolsrud Executive Producer,Producer
Arnon Milchan Producer
Michael Nathanson Producer,Producer
Eric Rylander Special Effects
Terry Rodman Sound/Sound Designer
Roland N. Thai Sound/Sound Designer
Richard Stutsman Special Effects
David L. Wolper Executive Producer,Producer
Boyd Lacosse Special Effects
James Ellroy Screenwriter
Peter Donen Special Effects
Bob Beher Sound Effects
Anna Behlmer Sound Effects
Brian Best Sound Effects
Gary Blufer Sound Effects
Kay Colvin Sound Effects
Kirk Francis Sound/Sound Designer
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