The Insider
"Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost."
Originally released in 1999. The Insider is a drama/thriller film. directed by Michael Mann. With a runtime of 2h 38m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer
Synopsis
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 38m
158 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,978 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$60.3M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,300,000
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Mann/Roth Productions
- Forward Pass
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Insider?
The Insider has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
When was The Insider released?
The Insider was released on October 28, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Insider?
The main cast of The Insider includes Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall.
Is The Insider worth watching?
The Insider has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,978 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.