The Insider (film)
| The Insider | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Mann |
| Written by | Eric Roth, Michael Mann |
| Produced by | Michael Mann, Pieter Jan Brugge |
| Starring | Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer |
| Cinematography | Dante Spinotti |
| Edited by | William Goldenberg, Paul Rubell, David Rosenbloom |
| Music by | Lisa Gerrard, Pieter Bourke |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
Release date |
5, 1999 (US) |
Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| 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]
- Al Pacino as Lowell Bergman
- Russell Crowe as Jeffrey Wigand
- Christopher Plummer as Mike Wallace
- Philip Baker Hall as Don Hewitt
- Diane Venora as Liane Wigand
- Lindsay Crouse as Sharon Tiller
- Debi Mazar as Debbie De Luca
- Bruce McGill as Ron Motley
- Gina Gershon as Helen Caperelli
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]
- Whistleblower
- Tobacco industry
- 60 Minutes (American TV program)
- Michael Mann
- Russell Crowe
- Al Pacino
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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