The Black Dahlia

Cast: Josh Hartnett, Aaron Eckhart, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Kirshner, Hilary Swank, Fiona Shaw, Mike Starr, Victor McGuire, Rachel Miner, James Otis, Troy Evans, Graham Norris, Gregg Henry, Judith Benezra, Noel Arthur, Kevin Dunn, Richard Brake

Director: Brian De Palma

Rating: R

Studio: Millennium Films

Release date: September 15th, 2006

Synopsis:

Ellroy's late '40s-set book delved into the gritty themes of L.A. cops and corruption that he later explored in his novel "L.A. Confidential." Wahlberg and Hartnett will play ex-boxers who become L.A. cops and become involved in a massive manhunt for the killer who tortured and mutilated Short, whose brutal demise shocked the city. The killer was never found, and numerous other books have been written claiming to reveal the culprit.

Aaron Eckhart Joins 'The Black Dahlia' Cast
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