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Dark Waters

2019-11-22 · 127 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Thriller

A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.

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Production details

Directors
Todd Haynes
Production companies
Participant, Willi Hill, Killer Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 13,601,384

Top Cast

Mark RuffaloMark RuffaloRobert Bilott
Anne HathawayAnne HathawaySarah Bilott
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsTom Terp
Bill PullmanBill PullmanHarry Dietzler
Bill CampBill CampWilbur Tennant
Victor GarberVictor GarberPhil Donnelly
Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamDarlene Kiger
William Jackson HarperWilliam Jackson HarperJames Ross
Louisa KrauseLouisa KrauseCarla Pfeiffer
Kevin CrowleyKevin CrowleyLarry Winter
Bruce CromerKim Burke
Denise Dal VeraDenise Dal VeraSandra Tennant
Richard HagermanJoe Kiger
Abi Van AndelAbi Van AndelKathleen Welch
John NewbergJohn NewbergDr. Gillespie
Barry MulhollandCharles Holliday
Jeffrey GroverJeffrey GroverEdward Wallace
Jim AzelvandreJim Tennant
Graham CaldwellTeddy Bilott (3-5)
William 'Bucky' BaileyBucky Bailey

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