The Black Dahlia

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Directed by: Brian De Palma
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.
Reviews (2)
John Chard (Rated: 7)
I have been pointing my gun at a lot of people this week.
A box office failure and a neo-noir film that confounded critics and fans alike, The Black Dahlia now appears to be a pic that has had its strengths ignored. As the clamour to kick Brian De Palma continues unabated to this day, and the po...
GenerationofSwine (Rated: 10)
OK, I'm in the minority here, but I liked it.
I also like period pieces and I like this period, so...this might be a bit bias.
But it has Scarlett Johansson in it and she is always watchable even when she is at her worst.
And it has Josh Hartnett and I really do like him as well, and I like...
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