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The Insider is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Michael Mann, from a screenplay adapted by Eric Roth and Mann based on Marie Brenner's 1996 Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too Much".
Nov 5, 1999 · A former tobacco executive blows the whistle on his industry's secrets and faces legal and personal consequences in this Michael Mann-directed film. Starring Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer and more, The Insider was nominated for seven Oscars and won 23 awards.
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- Biography, Drama, Thriller
- Michael Mann
- 1999-11-05
Synopsis After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story...
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- Michael Mann
- R
- Al Pacino
Oct 30, 2019 · The 1999 movie dramatizes the true story of a whistle-blower who exposes the lies of the tobacco industry and the corporate censorship of CBS. Based on extensive research and interviews, the film captures the passions and dilemmas of journalism in the digital age.
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Nov 5, 1999 · A thriller and expose about how a former tobacco scientist exposed the industry's lies and a producer fought for the story to air on "60 Minutes". Ebert praises Pacino's performance and the film's psychological truth, despite some factual inaccuracies.
A true story of a former tobacco executive who reveals the industry's secrets to a 60 Minutes producer and faces legal and personal consequences. The web page provides a detailed summary of the film's plot, cast, trivia, and user reviews.
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The Insider. A former tobacco executive, fired by his employer, becomes a paid consultant for a story regarding unethical practices within that controversial industry.
