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Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'

Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'

20085.00h 21m

Overview

Curtis Hanson and his behind-the-scenes collaborators reveal the secrets of bringing 1950s Los Angeles to life in unforgettable style.

Directed by Gary Leva
Produced by Gary Leva
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Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

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Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson

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Dante Spinotti

Dante Spinotti

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Jeannine Oppewall

Jeannine Oppewall

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Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

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Ruth Myers

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Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

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James Ellroy

James Ellroy

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David Strathairn

David Strathairn

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Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

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About Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'

Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential' is a documentary film released in 2008. Directed by Gary Leva, it stars Kim Basinger, Curtis Hanson, Dante Spinotti. Curtis Hanson and his behind-the-scenes collaborators reveal the secrets of bringing 1950s Los Angeles to life in unforgettable style.

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