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Kill the Messenger
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Kill the Messenger

2014-10-09 · 112 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · History

A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.

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Directors
Michael Cuesta
Production companies
The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity, Bluegrass Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,200,000

Top Cast

Jeremy RennerJeremy RennerGary Webb
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth WinsteadAnna Simons
Michael SheenMichael SheenFred Weil
Ray LiottaRay LiottaJohn Cullen
Robert PatrickRobert PatrickRonny Quail
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaNorwin Meneses
Paz VegaPaz VegaCoral Baca
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsRicky Ross
Rosemarie DeWittRosemarie DeWittSue Webb
Tim Blake NelsonTim Blake NelsonAlan Fenster
Barry PepperBarry PepperRussell Dodson
Oliver PlattOliver PlattJerry Ceppos
Richard SchiffRichard SchiffRichard Zuckerman
Jena SimsJena SimsQuail's Girlfriend
Joshua CloseJoshua CloseRich Kline
Yul VazquezYul VazquezDanilo Blandon
Lucas HedgesLucas HedgesIan Webb
Matt LintzMatt LintzEric Webb
Gil BellowsGil BellowsDEA Agent Miller
Steve CoulterSteve CoulterAnonymous Agent

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