Curtis Hanson's 1997 masterpiece, L.A. Confidential , is widely considered one of the greatest neo-noir films ever made. Set in 1953 Los Angeles, it masterfully deconstructs the glamorous image of the era to reveal a "sin-soaked" underbelly of police corruption, tabloid scandals, and institutionalised violence. Plot and Themes
Captured in Super 35 by Dante Spinotti, the film uses a sepia-toned palette to evoke the period setting. Musical Score: Composed by Jerry Goldsmith. Critical Acclaim and Awards Awards - L.A. Confidential (1997) - IMDb Curtis Hanson's 1997 masterpiece, L