

Nightcrawler
2014-10-23 · 118 min · ★ 7.7
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
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Production details
- Directors
- Dan Gilroy
- Production companies
- Sierra/Affinity, Bold Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 47,425,835
Top Cast
Jake GyllenhaalLouis Bloom
Rene RussoNina Romina
Riz AhmedRick
Bill PaxtonJoe Loder
Kevin RahmFrank Kruse
Michael HyattDetective Frontieri
Price CarsonDetective Lieberman
Ann CusackLinda
Kent ShocknekKent Shocknek
Sharon TaySharon Tay
Marco RodríguezScrapyard Owner
Michael PapajohnSecurity Guard
Jonny CoynePawn Shop Owner
Rick ChambersKWLA Anchor Ben Waterman
Pat HarveyPat Harvey
James HuangMarcus Mayhem Video
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