“A subversion of classic Hollywood conventions”
–Cine-File

“A neglected gem”
–Slant Magazine

Adapted by Walter Mosley from his novel of the same name, this film features Denzel Washington as Easy Rawlins, who finds employment in post-WWII Los Angeles as a private investigator as he traverses the racial and social strata of the City of Angels trying to find a woman (Jennifer Beals) who is sought by a number of unsavory parties. With a breakout performance by Don Cheadle as Easy’s friend Mouse, who gets involved in the convoluted hunt.