Everyone remembers when they first heard the name “Rollo Tomassi.”
Confidential, then and now
Based on theJames Ellroynovel of the same name,L.A.
Overseen bywriter-director Curtis Hansonand marked by evocative, atmospheric design and crisp writing,L.A.

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In 2017, actorAnthony Rappaccused Spacey of makingsexual advances toward himwhen he was 14 and Spacey was 26.
Further allegations have come out since, withSpacey facing multiple lawsuitsandclaiming to be not guilty.
Confidentialas his best work.

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She memorably portrayedEminem’s mother in 2002’s8 Mile,also directed byL.A.
Confidentialhelmer Curtis Hanson.In 2016, she reunited withL.A.
Confidentiallove interest Russell Crowe inThe Nice Guys, another tale of detectives and corrupt law enforcement.

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Confidential, he had a recurring role onER.
Confidential’sriff onDragnet’sJoe Friday (just the facts!).
His memorable roles include disbarred lawyer Pete Monahan onSiliconValleyand Dr. Nadler onAmazon’sJack Ryanseries.

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He made his feature directorial debut with the 2017 independent filmBreath.

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