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56% Critic Match
The Black Dahlia
“Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.”
5.6 / 10• 2006• 2h 1m•R• English
CrimeThrillerDrama
Storyline
In 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.
Cast & Crew
Josh Hartnett
Bucky Bleichert
Lead
Scarlett Johansson
Kay Lake
Aaron Eckhart
Lee Blanchard
Hilary Swank
Madeleine Linscott
Mia Kirshner
Elizabeth Short
Mike Starr
Det. Russ Millard
Fiona Shaw
Ramona Linscott
Patrick Fischler
Deputy DA Ellis Loew
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian De Palma's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Dahlia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
