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Brown's Requiem (1998)

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Release Date: Feb 25, 2000 Wide

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Based on a novel by acclaimed crime writer James Ellroy, this film stars Michael Rooker as Fritz Brown, a former L.A.P.D. detective who was kicked off the force due to his drinking. Now struggling to remain sober, Brown works as a private eye when he can, but he makes most of his money repossessing cars. One day, Brown is offered some detective work by Freddie "Fat Dog" Baker (William Sasso), a golf caddy who has some severe reservations about his younger sister, Jane (Selma Blair) and her

R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Jason Freeland

Written By: Jason Freeland

In Theaters: Feb 25, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Apr 11, 2000

Sterling Entertainment

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Boilerplate noir all the way, from the femme fatale to the hard-boiled voiceover.

January 4, 2010 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

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Its funeral tone left me with a hang-over.

February 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A very average adaptation of Ellroy's novel, the film threw me a bit by being set in modern day rather than Ellroy's customary 50's Hollywood. This film is a decent effort, but still left me wanting the period feel that the material deserved. Worth a rental.

July 5, 2007