The Black Dahlia
“Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.”
2006 · 2 h 1 min
Directed by 
Brian De Palma
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Plot
Two LA cops in the 1940s investigate the real murder of Elizabeth Short, the "Black Dahlia".
Sinekatalog’s take
Brian De Palma's stylised noir is visually rich and convoluted, with an uneven cast.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.6 / 10 (80,542 votes)
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