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Kill the Messenger
Can you keep a national secret?
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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.
More about Kill the Messenger
Cast
Jeremy RennerGary Webb
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAnna Simons
Michael SheenFred Weil
Ray LiottaJohn Cullen
Robert PatrickRonny Quail
Andy GarciaNorwin Meneses
Paz VegaCoral Baca
Michael Kenneth WilliamsRicky RossCredits
- Directed by
- Michael Cuesta
- Written by
- Peter Landesman, Gary Webb, Nick Schou
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $5.2M
Production
The CombineUnited States
Focus FeaturesUnited States
Sierra/AffinityUnited States- Bluegrass FilmsUnited States
