Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:L._A._Confidential
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
Film adaptation of L. A. Confidential
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:L._A._Confidential
|
| gptkbp:audience |
Mixed feelings about his methods
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
From idealistic to pragmatic
Faces moral ambiguity Ends with a more nuanced view of justice Learns the harsh realities of policing Struggles with personal ethics |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Grows more cynical over time
|
| gptkbp:character_traits |
Intelligent
Ambitious Moralistic |
| gptkbp:conflict |
External conflict with corrupt officers
Internal conflict with his ideals |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Well-received character
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced crime fiction genre
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| gptkbp:goal |
To expose corruption
|
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Has a complicated relationship with his father
Son of a police officer Grew up in a corrupt environment Strives to be a good cop Witnessed police corruption as a child |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Jack_Vincennes
|
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Jack_Vincennes
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Officer Ed Exley
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired by his father
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Desire for recognition
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
A complex portrayal of a police officer
|
| gptkbp:moral |
Struggles with ethical decisions
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:fictional_character
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
The investigation of the Blue Dahlia case
The Nite Owl Massacre |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Guy_Pearce
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Lynn_Bracken
gptkb:Bud_White |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Faces consequences of his actions
Achieves some personal goals Ultimately seeks justice |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Bud_White
|
| gptkbp:setting |
1950s Los Angeles
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Represents the flawed hero
|
| gptkbp:theme |
Corruption in law enforcement
The cost of ambition Justice vs. morality |