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L.A. Confidential
Movie (1997)
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.
Movie (1997)
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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Sex & Nudity
Revealing clothing, female nudity, and references to prostitution, rape, and pornography are featured.
Violence & Gore
The film features vicious beat-downs, gun-downs, bloody bodies from massacres, slashes, and a rotted corpse.
Profanity
Swear words including f--k and s--t are uttered frequently alongside derogatory terms for women.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Social drinking leads to a violent brawl, and there is talk and depiction of marijuana, heroin, and cocaine.
Frightening Scenes
The movie contains intense violence, visceral beat-downs, massacres, and perilous situations.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Police bully, blackmail and frame suspects, including racist treatment of minorities; even the central detectives use ruthless methods.
Role models
Police characters are portrayed as deeply flawed, self-serving, and brutal rather than positive role models.
Representation
The review notes that police tactics show particular hatred for minorities.
Learning
Families can discuss the time period of the early 1950s and historical crime and showbiz scandals.
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