Curtis Hanson - Biography

After small films like Faux témoin (1987) and Sweet Kill (1972), Curtis Hanson went on to direct major features including La main sur le berceau (1992), La rivière sauvage (1994) and the Academy Award-winning L.A. Confidential (1997). Setting his sights on another city, Hanson was critically acclaimed for directing Eminem in Universal Pictures' 8 Mile (2002), which co-starred Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer and many Detroit-based actors.