Can you keep a national secret?
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.
Norwin Meneses
The film's tagline is: "Can you keep a national secret?"
With a budget of $5.0M, the film grossed $5.2M — a profit of $200.0K (4% ROI).
The runtime is 112 minutes (1h 52m).
The film was directed by Michael Cuesta.
The screenplay was written by Peter Landesman.
The score was composed by Nathan Johnson.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1216491.
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Good
917 votes
Kill the Messenger
Released
R
English, Español
United States of America
$5,000,000
$5,200,000
