Top 10 Detective Films Featuring Interviews

Description: While not traditional interviews, the film revolves around a surveillance expert analyzing recorded conversations, which essentially are interviews, to uncover a potential murder plot.

Fact: The film was inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni's "Blow-Up," where a photographer believes he has captured evidence of a murder in his photographs.

Description: Clarice Starling's interviews with Hannibal Lecter are iconic, providing psychological insights and clues that lead to the capture of another serial killer.

Fact: Jodie Foster won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and Anthony Hopkins won for Best Actor, making it one of the few films to win both categories.

Description: Detective Mills' interviews with the serial killer John Doe reveal the depth of his depravity and the philosophical underpinnings of his crimes.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew until the last day of shooting. The role of John Doe was initially offered to Al Pacino.

Description: This film is a masterclass in storytelling through interviews, where a con man's recounting of events leads to the unraveling of a complex criminal plot. The interviews are not just a plot device but the heart of the narrative.

Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verbal Kint. The film's ending is often cited as one of the greatest twists in cinema history.

Description: This neo-noir film features several key interviews that drive the plot forward, revealing corruption and conspiracy in 1950s Los Angeles.

Fact: The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two, including Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger. The screenplay was adapted from James Ellroy's novel.

Description: While not traditional interviews, the protagonist's interactions with others serve as a form of interrogation, piecing together his fragmented memory to solve a murder.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse chronological order, reflecting the protagonist's memory loss. Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay based on his brother Jonathan's short story.

Description: Interviews and undercover operations are central to this tale of moles within the police and the mob, with each side trying to outsmart the other.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film, which was a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Based on the real-life Zodiac Killer case, this film uses interviews to delve into the minds of both the investigators and the killer, creating a tense atmosphere of cat-and-mouse.

Fact: David Fincher, known for his meticulous attention to detail, spent years researching the case, ensuring the film's authenticity. The film's script was based on Robert Graysmith's books about the Zodiac Killer.

Description: The film uses interviews to explore the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by a father whose child has been abducted, leading to intense interrogations and moral quandaries.

Fact: Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal both underwent extensive preparation for their roles, with Jackman losing weight to portray a desperate father and Gyllenhaal working with real-life detectives.

Description: Interviews are central to the investigation of a decades-old disappearance, with Lisbeth Salander's unique approach to questioning providing crucial breakthroughs.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher, who also directed "Zodiac," showcasing his affinity for complex, interview-driven narratives. The movie was a remake of the 2009 Swedish film.