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State of Play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald. It is based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The film tells of a journalist's (Russell Crowe) probe into the suspicious death of the assistant and mistress of a Congressman (Ben Affleck).
- $88.8 million
- Alex Heffes
- $60 million
Apr 17, 2009 · A journalist (Russell Crowe) investigates a conspiracy involving a congressman (Ben Affleck) and a murder. Based on a BBC series, the film features a star-studded cast and a thrilling plot.
- (157K)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Kevin Macdonald
- 2009-04-17
Apr 15, 2009 · A smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of Congress and the city room of a newspaper, where a reporter and a blogger uncover a political scandal involving a shadowy corporation. The film is based on a BBC miniseries and stars Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, and Helen Mirren.
Apr 17, 2009 · State of Play is a 2009 political thriller starring Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren. It follows a journalist who investigates a murder and a cover-up involving a congressman and his mistress.
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- Kevin Macdonald
- PG-13
- Russell Crowe
A thriller about a journalist (Russell Crowe) who investigates the death of a congressional aide and uncovers a corporate cover-up involving a private defense contractor. The plot summary includes the main characters, the events, the twists and the themes of the movie.
Find out who starred in the political thriller State of Play, based on a TV series and a play. See the full cast and crew credits, including Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, and more.
A member of parliament and his former campaign manager-turned journalist find themselves on opposite sides after the parliamentarian's research assistant/mistress turns up dead. 3,710 IMDb 7.1 2 h 7 min 2009. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Suspense · Cerebral · Tense.
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