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DirectorMichael Cuesta
Runtime1h 52m · R
GenresCrime · Drama · History · Mystery · Thriller
Release2014-10-09
Film
Kill the Messenger
2014· R· 1h 52m· Crime· Drama· History· Mystery· Thriller
“Can you keep a national secret?”
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.
2014-10-09
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Key Crew
DirectorMichael Cuesta
ScreenplayPeter Landesman
ProducerJeremy Renner
Director of PhotographySean Bobbitt
Original Music ComposerNathan Johnson
EditorBrian A. Kates
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 19 crew)
Details
Released2014-10-09
Runtime1h 52m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosThe Combine · Focus Features · Sierra/Affinity
Budget$5M
Box office$5M
LanguagesEnglish · Spanish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.6/10 · 925 votes
Original languageen
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