| Description |
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround 5.1 DTS-HD MA Dolby 2.0 rda |
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video file Blu-ray 1080p high definition region A rda |
| System Details |
Blu-ray, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English Dolby 2.0; 1080p high definition; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Language |
English dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Liotta, Tim Blake Nelson, Barry Pepper. |
| Audience |
Rating: R; language and drug content. |
| Summary |
Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. The film takes place in the mid 1990s, when Webb uncovered the CIA's past role in importing huge amounts of cocaine into the U.S. It was sold in ghettos across the country to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras rebel army. Despite enormous pressure not to, Webb chose to pursue the story and went public with his evidence. As a result he experienced a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA. |
| Note |
Bonus features: Deleted scenes ; Kill the Messenger: The all-star cast ; Crack in America ; Filming in Georgia ; Feature commentary with Director Michael Cuesta |
| Subject |
Schou, Nick -- Film adaptations.
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Drug traffic -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Journalists -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Added Author |
Cuesta, Michael, 1963- film director.
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Landesman, Peter, 1965- film producer, screenwriter.
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Renner, Jeremy, film producer, actor.
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DeWitt, Rosemarie, actor.
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Liotta, Ray, actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Webb, Gary, 1955-2004.
Dark alliance.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Schou, Nick.
Kill the messenger.
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Focus Features, production company.
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Bluegrass Films, production company.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm), film distributor.
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| Standard No. |
025192218514 |
| Music No. |
542398 Focus Features |
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