The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia is a 2006 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Brian De Palma, based on the novel by James Ellroy. Starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, and Hilary Swank, the film follows two detectives investigating the murder of an aspiring young actress, leading them into a web of corruption and shocking discoveries.
ReleasedSep 15, 2006
Budget$50M
Box Office$49M
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Scarlett Johansson
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15.2
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Josh Hartnett
Bucky Bleichert
6.5
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Rachel Miner
Martha Linscott
3.4
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Hilary Swank
Madeleine Linscott
3.4
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Rose McGowan
Sheryl Saddon
2.8
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Brian De Palma
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2.5
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