How long is Kill the Messenger?

Kill the Messenger is 1 hr 52 min long.

Who is Gary Webb in Kill the Messenger?

Jeremy Renner plays Gary Webb in the film.

Kill the Messenger

Name: Kill the Messenger
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-10-10
Duration: 112
Rating: 69

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. that was aggressively 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, publishing the series "Dark Alliance". As a result he experienced a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA. At that point Webb found himself defending his integrity, his family, and his life.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Oct 10, 2014

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How long is Kill the Messenger?: Kill the Messenger is 1 hr 52 min long.

Who directed Kill the Messenger?: Michael Cuesta

Who is Gary Webb in Kill the Messenger?: Jeremy Renner plays Gary Webb in the film.

What is Kill the Messenger about?: 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. that was aggressively 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, publishing the series "Dark Alliance". As a result he experienced a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA. At that point Webb found himself defending his integrity, his family, and his life.