"Devil in a Blue Dress" is a 1995 film directed by Carl Franklin, based on the novel by Walter Mosley. Set in post-World War II Los Angeles, the story follows Easy Rawlins, a Black World War II veteran who becomes a private investigator. He is hired to find a missing woman named Daphne Monet, leading him into a web of crime and racial tension. The film stars Denzel Washington as Easy Rawlins, alongside Jennifer Beals as Daphne and Don Cheadle as his friend Mouse. It explores themes of identity, race, and the complexities of urban life during the 1940s, showcasing the challenges faced by African Americans in that era.