The Black Dahlia
From the Director of Scarface and the Best-Selling Author of L.A. Confidential
Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart and Two-Time Oscar® Winner Hilary Swank Star in the Dark and Gripping Crime Thriller
Inspired by the Notorious Unsolved Hollywood Murder
The most notorious unsolved murder case in California history, The Black Dahlia, comes to DVD on December 26, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The cast includes Josh Hartnett (Sin City, Black Hawk Down), Scarlett Johansson (Lost In Translation, The Prestige), Aaron Eckhart (Erin Brockovich, Thank You For Smoking) and two-time Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don't Cry). The provocative crime film directed by the modern master of the suspense thriller, Brian De Palma. Written for the screen by Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds) and based on James Ellroy> ' s explosive best-selling novel, the film is inspired by the infamous 1947 killing of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short. The DVD includes more than 45 minutes of compelling bonus features that delve deep into the mysteries of the gruesome and fascinating crime that continues to intrigue almost 60 years later. The DVD is priced at $29.98.
