Kill the Messenger 2014
“Can you keep a national secret?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Networks
- The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity
What is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 9, 2014
- Studios
- The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity
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Overview
Kill the Messenger is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist faces a vicious smear campaign after exposing the CIA's secret operations.”
- Based on a true story
- Compelling investigative plot
- Deals with heavy and distressing themes
Watch it if you enjoy intense biographical dramas about investigative journalism.
The film contains mature themes regarding political corruption and personal harassment.
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What is the film about?
It follows a reporter who exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels and importing cocaine, making him the target of a smear campaign.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on October 10, 2014.
Is the film based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Jeremy Renner.
What source materials are used for the film?
It is based on the books Kill the Messenger by Nick Schou and Dark Alliance by Gary Webb.
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