Kill the Messenger
Can you keep a national secret?
6.6
2014
1h 52m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
October 9, 2014
Runtime
1h 52m
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$5,200,000
Rating
6.6
(896 votes)
Genres
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
History
Production Companies
The Combine
Focus Features
Sierra/Affinity
Bluegrass Films
Overview
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.
