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The Insider

R19992h 38mMichael Mann
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 85

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"Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost."

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

DramaThriller
NewspaperResearchPoliticsSpyJournalismInterviewTobaccoInsiderConspiracy TheoryReporter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Insider (1999) about?

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

Who stars in The Insider?

The Insider stars Al Pacino (Lowell Bergman), Russell Crowe (Jeffrey Wigand), Christopher Plummer (Mike Wallace), Diane Venora (Liane Wigand), Philip Baker Hall (Don Hewitt). The film was directed by Michael Mann.

How long is The Insider?

The Insider has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is The Insider worth watching?

The Insider holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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