Kill the Messenger 2014
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Gary Webb
as Anna Simons
as Fred Weil
as John Cullen
as Ronny Quail
as Norwin Meneses
as Coral Baca
as Ricky Ross
as Sue Webb
as Alan Fenster
Director:
Writer:
Peter Landesman, Gary Webb, Nick Schou
Stars:
Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta, Robert Patrick, Andy Garcia, Paz Vega, Michael Kenneth Williams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Blake Nelson,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Mystery,Thriller,History
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Kill the Messenger
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Gary Webb
as Anna Simons
as Fred Weil
as John Cullen
as Ronny Quail
as Norwin Meneses
as Coral Baca
as Ricky Ross
as Sue Webb
as Alan Fenster
as Russell Dodson
as Jerry Ceppos
as Richard Zuckerman
as Quail's Girlfriend
as Rich Kline
as Danilo Blandon
as Ian Webb
as Eric Webb
as DEA Agent Miller
as Anonymous Agent
as Leo Wolinsky
as Los Angeles Times Editor
as Washington Post Editor
as Doug Farah
as Female Anchor
as Ricky Ross Trial Judge
as DEA Agent (uncredited)
as Reporter Washington Post (uncredited)
as DC Business Woman (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Christine Webb
as Jaguar Driver
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