Question 1

What real-life event serves as the backdrop for the film's story?

Accepted Answer

The film is set during the Rodney King riots, as a robbery homicide investigation triggers events that make a corrupt LAPD officer question his tactics.

Question 2

Which writer publicly distanced themselves from the film, and what was changed in the script?

Accepted Answer

James Ellroy declared he had nothing to do with this film. David Ayer entirely re-wrote his script, preserving only the names of some characters.

Question 3

What real LAPD S.W.A.T. officer appears in the background during a briefing scene?

Accepted Answer

Peter Weireter, who really is LAPD S.W.A.T., stands in the background during Eldon's briefing to the S.W.A.T. team.

Question 4

Which character might be based on the first African-American police chief of the L.A.P.D.?

Accepted Answer

Assistant Chief Arthur Holland is perhaps based on Willie L. Williams, the first African-American police chief of the L.A.P.D., who succeeded Daryl Gates before the L.A. Riots.

Question 5

What specific shotgun is used by Officer Williams near the end of the film, and why is it notable?

Accepted Answer

Officer Williams loads an Ithaca 37 shotgun, known as the 'L.A.P.D. Special', a firearm specifically made for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Question 6

What real-world event serves as the backdrop for Dark Blue?

Accepted Answer

The film is set during the Rodney King riots, as a robbery homicide investigation triggers events that make a corrupt LAPD officer question his tactics.

Question 7

Which writer publicly distanced themselves from the film's final script?

Accepted Answer

James Ellroy declared he had nothing to do with this film. David Ayer entirely re-wrote his script, preserving only some character names.

Question 8

What real LAPD officer appears in the background during a S.W.A.T. briefing scene?

Accepted Answer

Peter Weireter, who really is LAPD S.W.A.T., stands in the background during Eldon's briefing to the S.W.A.T. team.

Question 9

Which real-life police chief might have inspired the character of Assistant Chief Arthur Holland?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Holland is perhaps based on Willie L. Williams, the first African-American L.A.P.D. chief, who succeeded Daryl Gates before the L.A. Riots.

Question 10

What specialized shotgun is used by Officer Williams when heading to 12657 Juliet?

Accepted Answer

Officer Williams loads an Ithaca 37, known as the 'L.A.P.D. Special', a firearm specifically made for the Los Angeles Police Department.

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