L.A. Confidential (1997) – Filming Locations
Crime / Mystery / Thriller · Directed by Curtis Hanson · Starring Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
Where was L.A. Confidential filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Multiple scenes depicting 1950s Los Angeles streets, police stations, and noir atmosphere. The historic downtown area and Bunker Hill were extensively used to recreate 1950s Los Angeles with period-appropriate architecture and streets
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Key dramatic confrontation scene overlooking the city. The iconic observatory was used for a climactic scene that showcases Los Angeles skyline during the film's tense final act
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Scenes involving the harbor and dockside locations related to criminal underworld activities. The Long Beach waterfront provided authentic 1950s industrial and dockside settings for sequences involving organized crime and corruption
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Street scenes depicting Hollywood's seedier side and vice operations. The historic Hollywood area was used to capture the glamorous yet corrupt underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles entertainment district
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Multiple locations used as hotels, nightclubs, and official buildings throughout the narrative. Period Art Deco architecture throughout the city was essential to establishing the authentic 1950s noir aesthetic and setting