Kill the Messenger

2014 • 111 minutes

About this movie

Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner leads an all-star cast in Kill the Messenger, a compelling political drama based on the true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb. A hard-charging investigative reporter (Renner), stumbles upon the story of a lifetime when he uncovers a link between US government intelligence agencies and Central American drug smugglers. Determined to prove the CIA used cocaine profits to fund the Contra rebels, Webb endangers his career and family when he ignores the warnings of agency operatives in his relentless pursuit of the truth. Hailed as "Renner's most energetic performance since the Hurt Locker" (Newsday) and co-starring Ray Liotta, Oliver Platt and Andy Garcia, its an explosive tale that will keep you riveted in suspense. (Original Title - Kill the Messenger) - 2014 Focus Features. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

Gary Webb was a gifted and courageous journalist. I was appalled when The Mercury News caved in to pressure from the CIA and dumped Gary. He was their best reporter. He got a raw deal! It infuriates me that Gary was abandoned by his cowardly employers.

Excellent Movie, the most tragic thing about it is, this man and who knows how many others, was one of the best, authentic, passionate in his field, because he loved what he did, and thats such a rare thing and it was taken from him, & not only him us as the public as well. If we had more people in all jobs, and it wasnt about progrresing yourself, protecting someone whos guilty, or any fear for that matter. Things would be alot better, but the few continue to have the power & control over the many.Good Job

This Documentary is a total need to know for every American citizen! Showing how a small-time reporter took it in his own hands to be The Whistleblower of the CIA run drug ring that undermined the black communities of the 80s and Beyond! This documentary oughta be the Mainstay for the black lives matter movement because it shows how rich white people could give a shit and rich people in general could give a shit about the livlihoods of our fellow Americans for the all mighty dollar!