"The city shines brightest at night"

2014

1h 58m

7.7(11204 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

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43 members

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Jake Gyllenhaal

Louis Bloom

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Riz Ahmed

Rick

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Rene Russo

Nina Romina

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Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

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Kevin Rahm

Frank Kruse

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Michael Hyatt

Detective Frontieri

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Price Carson

Detective Lieberman

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Kent Shocknek

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Sharon Tay

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Ann Cusack

Linda

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Carolyn Gilroy

Jenny

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Marco Rodríguez

Scrapyard Owner

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Michael Papajohn

Security Guard

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Jonny Coyne

Pawn Shop Owner

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Rick Chambers

KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman

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Pat Harvey

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Rick Garcia

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James Huang

Marcus Mayhem Video

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Leah Fredkin

Female Anchor

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Bill Seward

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Holly Hannula

KWLA Anchor Lisa Mays

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Nick Chacon

Cop #1

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Kevin Dunigan

Cop #2

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Alex Ortiz

Cop #3

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Eric Lange

Ace Video Cameraman

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Kiff VandenHeuvel

Editor

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Christina De Leon

Barred Door Woman

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Jamie McShane

Freaked Motorist

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Dig Wayne

Neighbor

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Myra Turley

Female Neighbor

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Merritt Bailey

Freelancer

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Juan Fernandez

Reporter Ron De La Cruz

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Lisa Remillard

Reporter Deena Rain

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Manuel Lujan

Technical Director

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Chris Wolfe

Reporter Joel Beatty

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Austin Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

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Marc Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

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Dale Shane

Paramedic (uncredited)

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Kathleen York

Jackie (uncredited)

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Viviana Chavez

Desiree (uncredited)

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Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

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Emily Dahm

DUI Girl (uncredited)

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Bill Blair

Control Room Switcher (uncredited)

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