Dark Blue (film)

Dark Blue
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRon Shelton
Written byDavid Ayer
Story byJames Ellroy
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBarry Peterson
Edited by
  • Patrick Flannery
  • Paul Seydor
Music byTerence Blanchard
Production
company
Distributed byMGM Distribution Co.
Release dates
  • December 21, 2002 (2002-12-21) (Noir in Festival)
  • February 21, 2003 (2003-02-21) (United States)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million[1]
Box office$12.3 million[1]

Dark Blue is a 2002 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Ron Shelton and written by David Ayer, based on a story written for film by crime novelist James Ellroy and takes place during the days leading up to the Rodney King trial verdict. The film stars Kurt Russell, with Ving Rhames and Brendan Gleeson in supporting roles.

  1. ^ a b "Dark Blue (2003)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved October 22, 2023.