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
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Ricky Ross
Nancy Reaganas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael Sheenas Fred Weil
Joshua Closeas Rich Kline
Yul Vazquezas Danilo Blandon
David Lee Garveras Doug Farah
Matt Lintzas Eric Webb
Jeremy Renneras Gary Webb
Paz Vegaas Coral Baca
Rosemarie DeWittas Sue Webb
Oliver Plattas Jerry Ceppos
Ray Liottaas John Cullen
Robert Patrickas Ronny Quail
Andy Garciaas Norwin Meneses
Richard Schiffas Richard Zuckerman
Steve Coulteras Anonymous Agent
Dan Futtermanas Leo Wolinsky
Rhoda Griffisas Female Anchor
Tim Blake Nelsonas Alan Fenster
Barry Pepperas Russell Dodson
Gil Bellowsas DEA Agent Miller
Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Anna Simons
Jena Simsas Quail's Girlfriend
Lucas Hedgesas Ian Webb
Susan Waltersas Los Angeles Times Editor
David de Vriesas Washington Post Editor
Jen Harperas Ricky Ross Trial Judge
David Alessias DEA Agent (uncredited)
James Lewisas Jaguar DriverCrew
" />Pamela AbdyExecutive Producer
" />Avy KaufmanCasting
" />Sean BobbittCinematography
" />Scott StuberProducer
" />Nathan JohnsonOriginal Music Composer
" />Peter LandesmanExecutive Producer, Screenplay
" />John PainoProduction Design
" />Michael CuestaDirector" />Jeremy RennerProducer
" />Brian A. KatesEditor
" />Kimberly AdamsCostume Design