Kill the Messenger (2014)
Kill the Messenger is a 2014 crime movie directed by Michael Cuesta, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Sheen.
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.
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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.
When was Kill the Messenger released?
Kill the Messenger was released on 9 October 2014.
How long is Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger runs 1h 52m.
Who made Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger was directed by Michael Cuesta.
Where can I watch Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger is available on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Kill the Messenger
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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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