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Acting
Kurt Russell's most unhinged performance — sweaty, terrifying, pathetic.
Direction
Ron Shelton makes LA's ashes feel almost beautiful.
Writing
James Ellroy's script drips with authentic cop venom.

Director
Ron Shelton
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