Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger
Release: 2014-10-09·Runtime: 112m·★ 6.6
CrimeDramaMysteryThrillerHistory
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Combine
Focus Features
Sierra/Affinity
Bluegrass Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Richard Schiffas Richard Zuckerman
Jena Simsas Quail's Girlfriend
Rosemarie DeWittas Sue Webb
Oliver Plattas Jerry Ceppos
Nancy Reaganas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Lewisas Jaguar Driver
Jeremy Renneras Gary Webb
Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Anna Simons
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Ricky Ross
Barry Pepperas Russell Dodson
Lucas Hedgesas Ian Webb
Dan Futtermanas Leo Wolinsky
Jen Harperas Ricky Ross Trial Judge
Michael Sheenas Fred Weil
Robert Patrickas Ronny Quail
Joshua Closeas Rich Kline
Ray Liottaas John Cullen
Andy Garciaas Norwin Meneses
Paz Vegaas Coral Baca
Tim Blake Nelsonas Alan Fenster
Yul Vazquezas Danilo Blandon
Matt Lintzas Eric Webb
Gil Bellowsas DEA Agent Miller
Steve Coulteras Anonymous Agent
Susan Waltersas Los Angeles Times Editor
David de Vriesas Washington Post Editor
David Lee Garveras Doug Farah
Rhoda Griffisas Female Anchor
David Alessias DEA Agent (uncredited)Crew
" />Pamela AbdyExecutive Producer
" />Brian A. KatesEditor
" />John PainoProduction Design
" />Kimberly AdamsCostume Design
" />Michael CuestaDirector
" />Avy KaufmanCasting" />Jeremy RennerProducer
" />Scott StuberProducer
" />Nathan JohnsonOriginal Music Composer
" />Sean BobbittDirector of Photography
" />Peter LandesmanExecutive Producer, Screenplay