The Truth about Black Dahlia (2007)

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The unexplained deaths of Elizabeth Short, a.k.a "The Black Dahlia", in 1947 and of Geneva Hilliker Ellroy in 1958, had a profound impact on the psyche of James Ellroy, today's greatest crime writer. Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD cop, reveals everything about Georges Hodel, his own father as well as the perpetratror of those two unsolved murders, the most notorious ones in 20th century America. Steve Hodel retraces this amazing investigation in which genius and horror, Hollywood and the Marquis de Sade, incest and surgery, are blended into the grimmest of scenarios.

Director: Thibaut Chatel
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 52 min
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Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Truth about Black Dahlia about?
The unexplained deaths of Elizabeth Short, a.k.a "The Black Dahlia", in 1947 and of Geneva Hilliker Ellroy in 1958, had a profound impact on the psyche of James Ellroy, today's greatest crime writer. Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD cop, reveals everything about Georges Hodel, his own father as well as the perpetratror of those two unsolved murders, the most notorious ones in 20th century America. Steve Hodel retraces this amazing investigation in which genius and horror, Hollywood and the Marquis de Sade, incest and surgery, are blended into the grimmest of scenarios.
Who directed The Truth about Black Dahlia?
The Truth about Black Dahlia was directed by Thibaut Chatel.
Who stars in The Truth about Black Dahlia?
The Truth about Black Dahlia stars Elizabeth Short.
How long is The Truth about Black Dahlia?
The Truth about Black Dahlia has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Truth about Black Dahlia?
The Truth about Black Dahlia is a Documentary, Crime film.
Where was The Truth about Black Dahlia produced?
The Truth about Black Dahlia was produced in France.