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The Black Dahlia (2006)

โ€œInspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 1,251 votes 2h 1m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#185 of 217 films from 2006 #2228 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brian De Palma ยท Written by James Ellroy, Josh Friedman, T. Rafael Cimino

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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.

Cast

Josh Hartnettas Bucky Bleichert
Scarlett Johanssonas Kay Lake
Aaron Eckhartas Lee Blanchard
Hilary Swankas Madeleine Linscott
Mia Kirshneras Elizabeth Short
Mike Starras Russ Millard
Fiona Shawas Ramona Linscott
Patrick Fischleras Ellis Loew
James Otisas Dolph Bleichert
John Kavanaghas Emmett Linscott
Troy Evansas Chief Green
Anthony Russellas Morrie Friedman
Pepe Sernaas Dos Santos
Angus MacInnesas John Tierney

Facts

Release dateSeptember 15, 2006
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$49,332,692 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0387877

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Questions

How long is The Black Dahlia?
The Black Dahlia runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is The Black Dahlia worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 1,251 votes, which places it #185 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 15%) and #2228 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Black Dahlia?
The Black Dahlia was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Carlito's Way (1993).
Who stars in The Black Dahlia?
Josh Hartnett as Bucky Bleichert; Scarlett Johansson as Kay Lake; Aaron Eckhart as Lee Blanchard; Hilary Swank as Madeleine Linscott; Mia Kirshner as Elizabeth Short; Mike Starr as Russ Millard.
What is The Black Dahlia rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Black Dahlia?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21513.

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