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The Insider

English • 1999 • 2h 38m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

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

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Directed by Michael Mann
Position 5
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1999
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Mann

WriterEric Roth, Michael Mann

CinematographerDante Spinotti

ComposerLisa Gerrard, Pieter Bourke

EditorWilliam Goldenberg, David Rosenbloom, Paul Rubell

ProducerPieter Jan Brugge, Michael Mann

Cast

Al Pacinoas Lowell Bergman

as Jeffrey Wigand

Christopher Plummeras Mike Wallace

Diane Venoraas Liane Wigand

Philip Baker Hallas Don Hewitt

Lindsay Crouseas Sharon Tiller

Debi Mazaras Debbie De Luca

Stephen Tobolowskyas Eric Kluster

Colm Feoreas Richard Scruggs

Bruce McGillas Ron Motley

Gina Gershonas Helen Caperelli

Michael Gambonas Thomas Sandefur

Rip Tornas John Scanlon

Lynne Thigpenas Mrs. Williams

Hallie Eisenbergas Barbara Wigand

Michael Paul Chanas Norman the Cameraman

Linda Hartas Mrs. Wigand

Robert Harperas Mark Stern

Nestor Serranoas FBI Agent Robertson

Pete Hamillas NY Times Reporter