The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia
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The Black Dahlia (2006)

R (US) | USA, Germany, France | English, German | 121 min
Directed by: Brian De Palma
5.6

In 1946, the former boxers Dwight "Bucky" Bleichert and Lee Blanchard are policemen in Los Angeles. Lee has a good relationship with his chief and uses a box fight between them to promote the department and get a raise to the police force. They succeed and are promoted to homicide detectives, working together. Bucky becomes a close friend of Lee and his girlfriend Kay Lake, forming a triangle of love. When the corpse of the aspirant actress Elizabeth Short is found mutilated, Lee becomes obsessed to solve the case called by the press Black Dahlia. Meanwhile, Bucky's investigation leads him to a Madeleine Linscott, the daughter of a powerful and wealthy constructor that resembles the Black Dahlia. In an environment of corruption and lies, Bucky discloses hidden truths.

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Awards

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Best Achievement in Cinematography

Nominated

Golden Lion

Nominated

Release Date

Japan
(Tokyo)
2006-08-09
Italy
(Venice Film Festival) (premiere)
2006-08-30
France
(Deauville Film Festival)
2006-09-02
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Black Dahlia
(Original title)
La dalia negra
Argentina
The Black Dahlia
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Severe
Profanity
Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate