The Black Dahlia (2006)

  • R
  • 09/15/2006 (US)
  • Crime, Thriller, Drama
  • 2h 1m

Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.

Overview

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.

Brian De Palma

Director

Josh Friedman

Screenplay

James Ellroy

Novel

Cast

Josh Hartnett's headshot

Josh Hartnett

Bucky Bleichert
Scarlett Johansson's headshot

Scarlett Johansson

Kay Lake
Aaron Eckhart's headshot

Aaron Eckhart

Lee Blanchard
Hilary Swank's headshot

Hilary Swank

Madeleine Linscott
Mia Kirshner's headshot

Mia Kirshner

Elizabeth Short
Mike Starr's headshot

Mike Starr

Det. Russ Millard
Fiona Shaw's headshot

Fiona Shaw

Ramona Linscott
Patrick Fischler's headshot

Patrick Fischler

Deputy DA Ellis Loew

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