The Black Dahlia 2006
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SplatIn 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Bucky Bleichert
as Kay Lake
as Lee Blanchard
as Madeleine Linscott
as Elizabeth Short
as Det. Russ Millard
as Ramona Linscott
as Deputy DA Ellis Loew
as Dolph Bleichert
as Emmett Linscott
Director:
Writer:
James Ellroy, Josh Friedman, T. Rafael Cimino
Stars:
Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Mia Kirshner, Mike Starr, Fiona Shaw, Patrick Fischler, James Otis, John Kavanagh,
Genres:
Crime,Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
121 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Black Dahlia
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Bucky Bleichert
as Kay Lake
as Lee Blanchard
as Madeleine Linscott
as Elizabeth Short
as Det. Russ Millard
as Ramona Linscott
as Deputy DA Ellis Loew
as Dolph Bleichert
as Emmett Linscott
as Chief Ted Green
as Morrie Friedman
as Tomas Dos Santos
as Capt. John Tierney
as Martha Linscott
as Sgt. Bill Koenig
as Pete Lukins
as Lorna Mertz
as Sheryl Saddon
as Mp
as Cop
as Shore Patrol
as Desk Officer
as Baxter Fitch
as Baxter Fitch's Girlfriend
as Gunman #1
as Gunman #2
as Detective
as Coroner
as Frolic Bartender
as Laverne Bartender
as Bobby DeWitt
as George Tilden
as Madeleine's GI
as Dealer
as Friedman's Tough Guy #1
as Friedman's Tough Guy #2
as Perp
as Lesbian Bar Dancer (uncredited)
as Elizabeth's Screen Test Director (voice) (uncredited)
as Elizabeth Short's Father (uncredited)
as Lesbian Bar Singer (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
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