

Kill the Messenger
2014-10-09 · 112 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- 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 RennerGary Webb
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAnna Simons
Michael SheenFred Weil
Ray LiottaJohn Cullen
Robert PatrickRonny Quail
Andy GarciaNorwin Meneses
Paz VegaCoral Baca
Michael Kenneth WilliamsRicky Ross
Rosemarie DeWittSue Webb
Tim Blake NelsonAlan Fenster
Barry PepperRussell Dodson
Oliver PlattJerry Ceppos
Richard SchiffRichard Zuckerman
Jena SimsQuail's Girlfriend
Joshua CloseRich Kline
Yul VazquezDanilo Blandon
Lucas HedgesIan Webb
Matt LintzEric Webb
Gil BellowsDEA Agent Miller
Steve CoulterAnonymous AgentTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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