Kill the Messenger

2014    1h 52m    R
Drama, Thriller,
6.977%69%66%
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.
Directed By
Michael Cuesta
Studio
The Combine, Focus Features,
Cast of Kill the Messenger
  • Jeremy RennerGary Webb
  • Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAnna Simons
  • Michael SheenFred Weil
  • Ray LiottaJohn Cullen
  • Robert PatrickRonny Quail
  • Andy GarcíaNorwin Meneses
  • Paz VegaCoral Baca
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsRicky Ross
  • Rosemarie DeWittSue Webb
  • Tim Blake NelsonAlan Fenster
  • Barry PepperRussell Dodson
  • Oliver PlattJerry Ceppos
  • Richard SchiffRichard Zuckerman
  • Jena SimsQuail's Girlfriend
  • Joshua CloseRich Kline
  • Yul VazquezDanilo Blandon
  • Lucas HedgesIan Webb
  • Matt LintzEric Webb
  • Gil BellowsDEA Agent Miller
  • Steve CoulterAnonymous Agent
  • Dan FuttermanLeo Wolinsky
  • Susan WaltersLos Angeles Times Editor
  • David de VriesWashington Post Editor
  • David Lee GarverDoug Farah
  • Rhoda GriffisFemale Anchor
  • Jen HarperRicky Ross Trial Judge
  • David AlessiDEA Agent (uncredited)
  • Grace BaineReporter Washington Post (uncredited)
  • Shaira BartonDC Business Woman (uncredited)
  • Nancy ReaganSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Parker DouglasChristine Webb
Kill the Messenger Reviews
Watch Kill the Messenger Videos
  • Kill The Messenger
  • Kill The Messenger (International Trailer)
  • Kill The Messenger: All Star Cast (Featurette)
  • Kill The Messenger: Hero Journalist (Featurette)
  • Kill The Messenger: Crack In America (Featurette)
  • Kill The Messenger: An Eyewitness Account (Featurette)
  • Kill The Messenger: Biggest Story
  • Kill The Messenger: Freeway Ricky Ross
  • Kill The Messenger: I'm Writing The Story
  • Kill The Messenger: I'm Not Finished With It

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