Trivia / Dark Blue

• Creator Backlash: Co-writer James Ellroy completely disowned the final version of the film, stating that his script was completely changed. According to him, only some characters names stayed.
• Development Hell: The movie had been in the planning stages for nearly a decade beforehand.
• Real-Life Relative: Lolita Davidovich, who is married to Ron Shelton, plays Perry's estranged wife.

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