The Black Dahlia backdrop

The Black Dahlia 2006 Directed by Brian De Palma

Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.

In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.

Country USA
Production Countries France , Germany , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , German
Budget $50,000,000
Revenue $49,332,692
Release Date 15 September 2006
121 mins
Cast
Josh Hartnett Bucky Bleichert
Aaron Eckhart Lee Blanchard
Hilary Swank Madeleine Linscott
Mia Kirshner Elizabeth Short
Mike Starr Det. Russ Millard
Fiona Shaw Ramona Linscott
Patrick Fischler Deputy DA Ellis Loew
James Otis Dolph Bleichert
John Kavanagh Emmett Linscott
Troy Evans Chief Ted Green
Anthony Russell Morrie Friedman
Pepe Serna Tomas Dos Santos
Angus MacInnes Capt. John Tierney
Rachel Miner Martha Linscott
Victor McGuire Sgt. Bill Koenig
Gregg Henry Pete Lukins
Jemima Rooper Lorna Mertz
Rose McGowan Sheryl Saddon
Mike O'Connell Shore Patrol
Michael P. Flannigan Desk Officer
John Solari Baxter Fitch
Stephanie L. Moore Baxter Fitch's Girlfriend
Noel Arthur Gunman #1
Todd Thomas Gunman #2
Steve Eastin Detective
Ian McNeice Coroner
Claudia Katz Minnick Frolic Bartender
Mia Frye Laverne Bartender
Richard Brake Bobby DeWitt
William Finley George Tilden
Joost Scholte Madeleine's GI
Teo Friedman's Tough Guy #1
Kiril Efremov Friedman's Tough Guy #2
Désirée Cyganek Lesbian Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Brian De Palma Elizabeth's Screen Test Director (voice) (uncredited)
Kevin Dunn Elizabeth Short's Father (uncredited)
K.D. Lang Lesbian Bar Singer (uncredited)
David Raibon Man (uncredited)