Movie
Kill the Messenger(2014)
CrimeDramaMystery
Directed by Michael Cuesta
Runtime 112 min
Written by Peter Landesman
IMDb6.6/10
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.
Cast
Jeremy RennerMary Elizabeth WinsteadMichael SheenRay LiottaRobert PatrickAndy GarciaPaz VegaMichael Kenneth Williams
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