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The Insider

1999-10-28 · 158 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Thriller

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

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Directors
Michael Mann
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions, Forward Pass
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 90,000,000
Revenue
USD 60,300,000

Top Cast

Al PacinoAl PacinoLowell Bergman
Russell CroweRussell CroweJeffrey Wigand
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerMike Wallace
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraLiane Wigand
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallDon Hewitt
Lindsay CrouseLindsay CrouseSharon Tiller
Debi MazarDebi MazarDebbie De Luca
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyEric Kluster
Colm FeoreColm FeoreRichard Scruggs
Bruce McGillBruce McGillRon Motley
Gina GershonGina GershonHelen Caperelli
Michael GambonMichael GambonThomas Sandefur
Rip TornRip TornJohn Scanlon
Lynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenMrs. Williams
Hallie EisenbergHallie EisenbergBarbara Wigand
Michael Paul ChanMichael Paul ChanNorman the Cameraman
Linda HartLinda HartMrs. Wigand
Robert HarperRobert HarperMark Stern
Nestor SerranoNestor SerranoFBI Agent Robertson
Pete HamillPete HamillNY Times Reporter

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