How long is State of Play?

State of Play is 2 hr 7 min long.

Who is Cal McAffrey in State of Play?

Russell Crowe plays Cal McAffrey in the film.

State of Play

Name: State of Play
Released: 2009-04-17
Duration: 127
Rating: 73

Oscar® winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast in a blistering thriller about a rising congressman and an investigative journalist embroiled in an case of seemingly unrelated, brutal murders. Crowe plays D.C. reporter Cal McCaffrey, whose street smarts lead him to untangle a mystery of murder and collusion among some of the nation’s most promising political and corporate figures in State of Play, from acclaimed director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland).Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party’s contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.

RELEASE DATE: Friday, Apr 17, 2009

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How long is State of Play?: State of Play is 2 hr 7 min long.

Who directed State of Play?: Kevin Macdonald

Who is Cal McAffrey in State of Play?: Russell Crowe plays Cal McAffrey in the film.

What is State of Play about?

Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party’s contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.