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The Black Dahlia is a 2006 neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Josh Friedman, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by James Ellroy, in turn inspired by the widely sensationalized murder of Elizabeth Short. Starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, and Hilary Swank, the film follows two Los Angeles Police Department detectives investigating Short's murder, leading them through a series of shocking revelations. Mia Kirshner, Mike Starr, Fiona Shaw, John Kavanagh, Rachel Miner, and Rose McGowan appear in supporting roles.
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2006 · 2h 1m · Crime · Thriller · Drama
TMDB 5.6/10 (1,229 votes)
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.
Directed by Brian De Palma
Box office $49M worldwide
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Brian De PalmaDirector
Josh Hartnettas Bucky Bleichert
Mia Kirshneras Elizabeth Short
Mike Starras Det. Russ Millard
Fiona Shawas Ramona Linscott
James Otisas Dolph Bleichert
John Kavanaghas Emmett Linscott
Troy Evansas Chief Ted Green
Anthony Russellas Morrie Friedman
Pepe Sernaas Tomas Dos Santos
Angus MacInnesas Capt. John TierneyCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.