Kill the Messenger (2014)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, teach me something
CrimeDramaHistoryMysteryThriller
Dating from 2014, Kill the Messenger sits in the crime, drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Michael Cuesta. The cast includes Richard Schiff, Michael Kenneth Williams and Jeremy Renner. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CuestaDirector
- Richard Schiffas Richard Zuckerman
- Michael Kenneth Williamsas Ricky Ross
- Jeremy Renneras Gary Webb
- Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Anna Simons
- Rosemarie DeWittas Sue Webb
- Robert Patrickas Ronny Quail
- Michael Sheenas Fred Weil
- Ray Liottaas John Cullen
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Questions about Kill the Messenger
- What genre is Kill the Messenger?
- Kill the Messenger is categorised as Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Kill the Messenger?
- Richard Schiff, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosemarie DeWitt appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Kill the Messenger?
- Michael Cuesta directed Kill the Messenger.
- How long is Kill the Messenger?
- Kill the Messenger runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is Kill the Messenger worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Kill the Messenger?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
