The Insider(1999)
“Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.”
Overview
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.
Director
Michael Mann
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$90M
Revenue
$60M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Lowell Bergman
Russell Crowe
as Jeffrey Wigand
Christopher Plummer
as Mike Wallace
Diane Venora
as Liane Wigand
Philip Baker Hall
as Don Hewitt
Lindsay Crouse
as Sharon Tiller
Debi Mazar
as Debbie De Luca
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Eric Kluster
Colm Feore
as Richard Scruggs
Bruce McGill
as Ron Motley
Gina Gershon
as Helen Caperelli
Michael Gambon
as Thomas Sandefur
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 38m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$90M
Box Office
$60M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Mann/Roth Productions • Forward Pass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Insider?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Insider (1999).
What is The Insider about?▼
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.
Who directed The Insider?▼
The Insider was directed by Michael Mann and released in 1999. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Insider?▼
The Insider has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
Who stars in The Insider?▼
The cast of The Insider includes Al Pacino as Lowell Bergman, Russell Crowe as Jeffrey Wigand, Christopher Plummer as Mike Wallace, Diane Venora as Liane Wigand, Philip Baker Hall as Don Hewitt and more.
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