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2015-11-06 · 129 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · History

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

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Directors
Tom McCarthy
Production companies
Participant, Anonymous Content, Rocklin / Faust, First Look Media, Open Road Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 98,690,254

Top Cast

Mark RuffaloMark RuffaloMichael Rezendes
Michael KeatonMichael KeatonWalter 'Robby' Robinson
Rachel McAdamsRachel McAdamsSacha Pfeiffer
Liev SchreiberLiev SchreiberMarty Baron
John SlatteryJohn SlatteryBen Bradlee, Jr.
Brian d'Arcy JamesBrian d'Arcy JamesMatt Carroll
Stanley TucciStanley TucciMitchell Garabedian
Elena WohlElena WohlBarbara
Gene AmorosoGene AmorosoSteve Kurkjian
Doug MurrayDoug MurrayPeter Canellos
Sharon McFarlaneSharon McFarlaneHelen Donovan
Jamey SheridanJamey SheridanJim Sullivan
Neal HuffNeal HuffPhil Saviano
Billy CrudupBilly CrudupEric Macleish
Robert B. KennedyRobert B. KennedyCourt Clerk Mark
Duane MurrayDuane MurrayHansi Kalkofen
Brian ChamberlainBrian ChamberlainPaul Burke
Michael Cyril CreightonMichael Cyril CreightonJoe Crowley
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoylePeter Conley
Michael CountrymanMichael CountrymanRichard Gilman

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