The Insider (film)

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The Insider
Directed byMichael Mann
Written byEric Roth, Michael Mann
Produced byMichael Mann, Pieter Jan Brugge
StarringAl Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer
CinematographyDante Spinotti
Edited byWilliam Goldenberg, Paul Rubell, David Rosenbloom
Music byLisa Gerrard, Pieter Bourke
Production
companies
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures
Release date
  • November

 5, 1999 (1999-11-05) (US)

Running time
157 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$90 million
Box office$60.3 million


The Insider is a 1999 American drama film directed by Michael Mann. The film stars Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer. It is based on the true story of a whistleblower in the tobacco industry and the subsequent struggles he faces after revealing the industry's secrets.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film follows Jeffrey Wigand (played by Russell Crowe), a former executive at Brown & Williamson, a major tobacco company. Wigand becomes a whistleblower and decides to expose the company's knowledge of the addictive properties of nicotine and the harmful effects of smoking. He collaborates with Lowell Bergman (played by Al Pacino), a producer for the television news program 60 Minutes, to bring the information to the public.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was directed by Michael Mann, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth. The cinematography was handled by Dante Spinotti, and the music was composed by Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke. The film was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Blue Lion Entertainment, and Mann/Roth Productions.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The Insider received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and performances, particularly those of Russell Crowe and Al Pacino. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

Themes[edit | edit source]

The film explores themes of corporate ethics, whistleblowing, and the role of the media in exposing corruption. It highlights the personal and professional risks faced by individuals who choose to speak out against powerful organizations.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD