The Black Dahlia
(DVD)
Published
Universal City, Calif. : Universal Pictures, c2006.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Drama Films - Adult Videos
DVD BLA
1 available
DVD BLA
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Drama Films - Adult Videos | DVD BLA | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Detective and mystery films.
Feature films.
Man-woman relationships -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Murder -- Investigation -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Mutilation -- Drama.
Police -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Short, Elizabeth, -- 1924-1947 -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Man-woman relationships -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Murder -- Investigation -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Mutilation -- Drama.
Police -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Short, Elizabeth, -- 1924-1947 -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Universal City, Calif. : Universal Pictures, c2006.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
025192918124
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novel by James Ellroy.
General Note
Special features: "Reality and fiction: the story of 'The Black Dahlia;" the case file; the De Palma touch presented by Volkswagen.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Vilmos Zsigmond ; editor, Bill Pankow ; music, Mark Isham ; costume desiger, Jenny Beavan ; production designer, Dante Ferretti.
Participants/Performers
Josh Harnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Mia Kirshner, Mike Starr, Fiona Shaw, Patrick Fischler, James Otis, John Kavanagh.
Description
Set in 1940s Los Angeles. Two police officers, Bucky Bleichert and his partner, Lee Blanchard, investigate the death of Elizabeth Short - also known as The Black Dahlia, a young woman who is found brutally murdered. With a corpse so mutilated, the photos are kept from the public. Bucky soon realizes that his girlfriend had ties to the deceased, and soon after that, he begins uncovering corruption and conspiracy within the police departmen. The case becomes an obsession for the two men and their lives begin to unravel.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and language.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language
English, dubbed Spanish or dubbed French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.