The Insider

Guide Note

The Insider is a 1999 drama film starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Based on a true story of CBS-TV's 60 Minutes' tobacco company expose in 1995.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: November 5, 1999
2. Director: Michael Mann
3. Screenwriter: Michael Mann
4. Producer: Michael Mann
5. Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
6. MPAA rating: R
7. Run time: 157 min
8. Awards: Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor - Russell Crowe, Academy Award Nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay - Eric Roth, Michael Mann, Academy Award Nomination for Best, Academy Award Nomination for Best Director - Michael Mann Cinematography - Dante Spinotti, Academy Award Nomination for Editing - William Goldenberg, Paul Rubell, David Rosenbloom, Academy Award Nomination for Best Picture - Pieter Jan Brugge and Michael Mann, Academy Award Nomination for Best Picture for Best Sound - Andy Nelson, Doug Hemphill and Lee Orloff.
9. Based on: The true story of Jeffrey Wigand who went public on CBS-TV's "60 Minutes regarding Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. in 1995.

Cast

• Al Pacino: Lowell Bergman
• Russell Crowe: Jeffrey Wigand
• Christopher Plummer: Mike Wallace
• Diane Venora: Liane Wigand

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