L.A. Confidential (1997)

Crime Mystery Thriller Drama
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 7 films

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

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← Inspired By

The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)1
 Chinatown
Chinatown (1974)2
 In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place (1950)3
 The Lineup
The Lineup (1958)4
 Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)5
 The Tarnished Angels
The Tarnished Angels (1957)6

→ Influenced

Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad (2013)7
 Hollywoodland
Hollywoodland (2006)8
 The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys (2016)9

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Influenced By

  1. The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
    "Vincente Minnelli's portrayal of Hollywood's glamorous yet ruthless nature influenced the depiction of the film industry's darker side in *L.A. Confidential*." Bfi source
  2. Chinatown (1974)
    "Often regarded as a spiritual successor to "Chinatown," this film delves into corruption and crime in 1950s Los Angeles, echoing the themes and atmosphere of its predecessor." 10 Movies Inspired By Roman Polanski’s Chinatown Angelo Delos Trinos ScreenRant
  3. In a Lonely Place (1950)
    "This film, starring Humphrey Bogart as a troubled screenwriter, was screened for actors Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce to help them capture the emotional depth and complexity of their characters." Bfi source
  4. The Lineup (1958)
    "Don Siegel's crime drama, noted for its lean and efficient style, served as a reference for the film's narrative pacing and character development." Bfi source
  5. Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
    "Robert Aldrich's film, deeply rooted in the atomic age, provided insights into the futuristic and noir elements that Hanson aimed to incorporate." Bfi source
  6. The Tarnished Angels (1957)
    "Douglas Sirk's melodrama influenced the visual composition and use of CinemaScope framing in *L.A. Confidential*." Bfi source

Influenced

  1. Gangster Squad (2013)
    "Set in 1949 Los Angeles, this film follows a secret police unit aiming to dismantle the operations of mob kingpin Mickey Cohen. The movie's setting, themes of police corruption, and stylized portrayal of 1940s LA draw clear parallels to "L.A. Confidential."" There's a Lot More Real-Life History in 'L.A. Confidential' Than You Realized Collier Jennings Collider
  2. Hollywoodland (2006)
    "Investigating the mysterious death of actor George Reeves, this film delves into the darker side of Hollywood in the 1950s. Its exploration of crime, scandal, and the entertainment industry mirrors the backdrop of "L.A. Confidential."" 7 Movies Like L.A. Confidential (1997) Television Stats
  3. The Nice Guys (2016)
    "Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this film follows two private investigators uncovering a conspiracy involving the porn industry and the auto industry. Its blend of crime, mystery, and dark humor, along with the LA setting, shares a kinship with "L.A. Confidential."" Cinemathread source