L.A. Confidential (1997)

L.A. Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed, produced and co-written by Curtis Hanson. The movie follows a group of LAPD cops in 1953, as well as the intersection between police corruption and fame in Hollywood. The film's title references the 1950s gossip magazine Confidential, which is portrayed as Hush-Hush in the film. The cast members, particularly Spacey, give their best performances in this film. Spacey gave a subtle performance that stood out above all the shouting and chaos around him.

In this film, he outshines his acting counterparts. This film received positive reviews and made over $126 million. Spacey won the Empire Award for Best Actor, was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, and was nominated for a CFCA Award for Best Supporting Actor:

Detailed Information:

Directed by: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell

Release dates: May 14, 1997 (Cannes)/September 19, 1997 (United States)
Running time: 138 minutes