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State of Play

2009-04-17 · 127 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

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Directors
Kevin Macdonald
Production companies
Andell Entertainment, Working Title, StudioCanal, Relativity Media
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 87,800,000

Top Cast

Russell CroweRussell CroweCal McAffrey
Ben AffleckBen AffleckStephen Collins
Rachel McAdamsRachel McAdamsDella Frye
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenCameron Lynne
Robin WrightRobin WrightAnne Collins
Jason BatemanJason BatemanDominic Foy
Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsGeorge Fergus
Michael BerresseMichael BerresseRobert Bingham
Harry LennixHarry LennixDet. Donald Bell
Josh MostelJosh MostelPete
Michael WestonMichael WestonHank
Barry Shabaka HenleyBarry Shabaka HenleyGene Stavitz
Viola DavisViola DavisDr. Judith Franklin
David HarbourDavid HarbourPointCorp Insider
Sarah LordMandi Brokaw
Tuck MilliganTuck MilliganPointcorp Executive
Steve ParkSteve ParkChris Kawai
Brennan BrownBrennan BrownAndrew
Maria ThayerMaria ThayerSonia Baker
Wendy MakkenaWendy MakkenaGreer Thornton

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