Cast of The Black Dahlia

Josh Hartnett plays Bucky Bleichert, a police officer and boxing enthusiast who becomes obsessed with the murder of Elizabeth Short.

Scarlett Johansson portrays Kay Lake, a woman entangled in a love triangle with Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard.

Aaron Eckhart takes on the role of Lee Blanchard, Bucky's partner and an ambitious detective investigating the homicide.

Hilary Swank plays Madeleine Linscott, a wealthy socialite with connections to the victim, Elizabeth Short.

Mia Kirshner portrays Elizabeth Short, the murder victim at the center of the investigation.

Mike Starr plays Det. Russ Millard, a veteran detective involved in the police investigation.

Fiona Shaw takes on the role of Ramona Linscott, the protective mother of Madeleine Linscott.

Patrick Fischler portrays Deputy DA Ellis Loew, a prosecutor involved in the legal proceedings surrounding the case.

James Otis plays Dolph Bleichert, the brother of Bucky Bleichert.

John Kavanagh portrays Emmett Linscott, a character connected to Madeleine Linscott.

Troy Evans plays Chief Ted Green, a police chief overseeing the investigation.

Anthony Russell portrays Morrie Friedman, a character associated with the case.