Kill the Messenger
"Can you keep a national secret?"
Originally released in 2014. Kill the Messenger is a crime/drama film. directed by Michael Cuesta.
Starring Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Michael Sheen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (893 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.2M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,200,000
Production Companies
- The Combine
- Focus Features
- Sierra/Affinity
- Bluegrass Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Cal...
Who directed Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta.
How long is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Kill the Messenger released?
Kill the Messenger was released on October 9, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kill the Messenger?
The main cast of Kill the Messenger includes Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta, Robert Patrick.
Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
Kill the Messenger has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 893 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.