L.A. CONFIDENTIAL

Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce

Warner Bros.; Directed by Curtis Hanson

Rated R; 136 minutes; 1997

Based on James Ellroy’s crime novel, a mysterious woman (Kim Basinger) at the center of two separate but intersecting lines of investigation is being pursued by LAPD officers in this film noir look at the seedy underbelly of police corruption in the ‘50s.

REVIEWS

"Dazzling! Tough and gorgeous! Vastly entertaining!"

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is riveting—a dangerous and intoxicating tale of big trouble in paradise."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a stylish thriller. Director Curtis Hanson brings James Ellroy’s novel of cops and corruption to rancid, racy life."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"****!"

- Robert Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"**** Pure butt-kicking entertainment! L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a richly detailed, intense, and smart cop drama."

- Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY

"A must-see movie."

- Leah Rozen, PEOPLE MAGAZINE

"Blazing with action, humor and eroticism, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL succeeds brilliantly."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Cinematic gold."

- Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE

"Curtis Hanson’s electrifying thriller L.A. CONFIDENTIAL brings the thrill of corruption cracklingly alive."

- Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"**** Crime busting, police corruption, and show business!"

- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY

"Steamy, seamy, energetic and riveting . . . L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is juicy dynamite!"

- Jay Carr, BOSTON GLOBE

"A brilliant blend of booze, bribes and broads. A rare and rattling detective story with a cast that deserves to be decorated."

- Gene Shalit, TODAY SHOW, NBC-TV

"Two very big thumbs up! Very entertaining. Very, very good."

- SISKEL & EBERT

"****"

- Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER

AWARDS

1998 70TH ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER - 12 AWARDS - Best Screenplay Adaptation and Best Actress in a Supporting Role

1998 GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER - Best Supporting Actress - Kim Basinger, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL

Winner - Best Picture - Best Director - Best Screenplay - NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE

Winner - Best Picture - Best Director - Best Screenplay - Best Cinematography - LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS

Winner - Best Picture, Best Director - NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW