Cast and Crew of L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems.

L.A. Confidential is a quintessential neo-noir thriller that incorporates many classic elements of the genre, such as a dark and morally ambiguous atmosphere, complex characters, and a convoluted plot involving crime and corruption. Set in the gritty 1950s Los Angeles, it features typical thriller motifs like multiple perspectives, undercover investigations, and a pervasive sense of danger and betrayal. What distinguishes L.A. Confidential from other thrillers is its meticulous attention to period detail, richly developed characters—embodied by notable portrayals from Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce—and its intricate narrative that expertly weaves together personal drama with a broader commentary on institutional corruption. The film balances suspense with character-driven storytelling, elevating it beyond a standard crime thriller.

Main Cast of L.A. Confidential

Russell Crowe as Wendell "Bud" White

Russell Crowe

Wendell "Bud" White
Guy Pearce as Edmund 'Ed' Exley

Guy Pearce

Edmund 'Ed' Exley
Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken

Kim Basinger

Lynn Bracken
Danny DeVito as Sid Hudgens

Danny DeVito

Sid Hudgens
James Cromwell as Dudley Smith

James Cromwell

Dudley Smith
David Strathairn as Pierce Patchett

David Strathairn

Pierce Patchett

Crew of L.A. Confidential

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