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The Black Dahlia
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The Black Dahlia

2006-09-15 · 121 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Thriller · Drama

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.

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Directors
Brian De Palma
Production companies
Linson Entertainment, Signature Pictures, Davis Films, Millennium Media, Nu Image Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, France, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 49,332,692

Top Cast

Josh HartnettJosh HartnettBucky Bleichert
Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonKay Lake
Aaron EckhartAaron EckhartLee Blanchard
Hilary SwankHilary SwankMadeleine Linscott
Mia KirshnerMia KirshnerElizabeth Short
Mike StarrMike StarrRuss Millard
Fiona ShawFiona ShawRamona Linscott
Patrick FischlerPatrick FischlerEllis Loew
James OtisJames OtisDolph Bleichert
John KavanaghJohn KavanaghEmmett Linscott
Troy EvansTroy EvansChief Green
Anthony RussellAnthony RussellMorrie Friedman
Pepe SernaPepe SernaDos Santos
Angus MacInnesAngus MacInnesJohn Tierney
Rachel MinerRachel MinerMartha Linscott
Victor McGuireVictor McGuireBill Koenig
Gregg HenryGregg HenryPete Lukins
Jemima RooperJemima RooperLorna Mertz
Rose McGowanRose McGowanSheryl Saddon
Dan PonceDan PonceMp

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