Kill the Messenger(2014)
“Can you keep a national secret?”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Cuesta
Studio
The Combine
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Jeremy Renner
as Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Anna Simons
Michael Sheen
as Fred Weil
Ray Liotta
as John Cullen
Robert Patrick
as Ronny Quail
Andy Garcia
as Norwin Meneses
Paz Vega
as Coral Baca
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Ricky Ross
Rosemarie DeWitt
as Sue Webb
Tim Blake Nelson
as Alan Fenster
Barry Pepper
as Russell Dodson
Oliver Platt
as Jerry Ceppos
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
The Combine • Focus Features • Sierra/Affinity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kill the Messenger?▼
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What is Kill the Messenger about?▼
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.
Who directed Kill the Messenger?▼
Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta and released in 2014. It is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller, history film.
How long is Kill the Messenger?▼
Kill the Messenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Kill the Messenger?▼
The cast of Kill the Messenger includes Jeremy Renner as Gary Webb, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Simons, Michael Sheen as Fred Weil, Ray Liotta as John Cullen, Robert Patrick as Ronny Quail and more.
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