L.A. Confidential

N.p. N.p., 1995. Revised Draft script for the 1997 film, with rainbow revisions dated variously between April 8 and May 6, 1996. Bound in at the rear of the script are a shooting schedule and a cast and crew contact list.

Based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel, the third in his L.A. Quartet series. Three detectives are tasked with investigating a serious of grisly murders in 1950s Los Angeles, which they learn are linked to a notorious gang leader, high-class escorts, and widespread corruption within the police force. A formidable nod to film noir.

Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger.

Shot on location throughout Los Angeles.

Self wrappers. Lacking title page, presumably as issued or used. 86 leaves, with last page of text numbered "68-70". Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with rainbow revision pages throughout, dated variously between April 8 and May 6, 1996. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

National Film Registry. Grant US. Hardy, The Gangster Film US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.

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