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The Insider

A renowned scientist's professional and personal life is put under intense scrutiny after he agrees to reveal the dark secrets of the tobacco industry on a high-profile news program, leading to a fierce backlash from influential entities that threaten to destroy his reputation and safety.

A former research biologist for a tobacco company refuses to cooperate with a journalist, prompting a high-stakes battle of wills and moral dilemmas.

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Main Cast

Al PacinoAl PacinoLowell Bergman
Russell CroweRussell CroweJeffrey Wigand
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerMike Wallace
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraLiane Wigand
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallDon Hewitt
Lindsay CrouseLindsay CrouseSharon Tiller
Debi MazarDebi MazarDebbie De Luca
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyEric Kluster
Colm FeoreColm FeoreRichard Scruggs
Bruce McGillBruce McGillRon Motley
Gina GershonGina GershonHelen Caperelli
Michael GambonMichael GambonThomas Sandefur
Rip TornRip TornJohn Scanlon
Lynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenMrs. Williams
Hallie EisenbergHallie EisenbergBarbara Wigand
Michael Paul ChanMichael Paul ChanNorman the Cameraman
Linda HartLinda HartMrs. Wigand
Robert HarperRobert HarperMark Stern
Nestor SerranoNestor SerranoFBI Agent Robertson
Pete HamillPete HamillNY Times Reporter
Wings HauserWings HauserTobacco Lawyer
Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisSheikh Fadlallah
Renee OlsteadRenee OlsteadDeborah Wigand
Gary SandyGary SandySandefur's Lawyer
Willie C. CarpenterWillie C. CarpenterJohn Harris
Paul ButlerPaul ButlerCharlie Phillips
Jack PalladinoJack PalladinoJack Palladino
Roger BartRoger BartSeelbach Hotel Manager
Alan DesattiAlan DesattiHezbollah Interpreter
Sayed BadreyaSayed BadreyaHezbollah Head Gunman
Chris UflandChris UflandDoug Oliver - FDA
Douglas McGrathDouglas McGrathPrivate Investigator
Bill SageBill SageIntense Young Intern
Joseph HindyJoseph HindyBaldo the Editor
Dennis GarberDennis GarberFBI Agent #1
Tim GrimmTim GrimmFBI Agent #2
Paul PerriPaul PerriGeologist / FBI Man
Wanda De JesusWanda De JesusGeologist / FBI Woman
Robert Patrick BrinkRobert Patrick BrinkPoliceman
Vincent FosterVincent FosterBill Felling
James HarperJames HarperFBI Agent #3
Eyal PodellEyal PodellLowell's Son
Breckin MeyerBreckin MeyerSharon's Son
David RobersonDavid RobersonJohn Telefarro
William P. BradfordWilliam P. BradfordSubpoena Man
David Clyde CarrDavid Clyde CarrLocal Newscaster
Claire SlemmerClaire SlemmerEdie Magnus
Derrick JonesDerrick JonesMississippi Reporter
Vyto RuginisVyto RuginisJunior Lawyer
Saemi NakamuraSaemi NakamuraJapanese Waitress
Knox WhiteKnox WhiteSoundman
Phil HawnPhil HawnBusinessman at Airport (uncredited)
Spencer KaydenSpencer KaydenWoman at Airport (uncredited)
Zane LampreyZane LampreyMan at Airport (uncredited)
Clyde LeeClyde LeeClyde Lee (uncredited)
Robert D. ParhamRobert D. ParhamLawyer (uncredited)

Creators

Michael MannMichael MannDirector, Screenplay
Eric RothEric RothScreenplay
Marie BrennerMarie BrennerStory

The Insider Videos

The Insider (1999) Original Trailer [HD]

The Insider (1999) Original Trailer [HD]

The Insider - Trailer - HQ - (1999)

The Insider - Trailer - HQ - (1999)

Info about The Insider

Studio(s): Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions

Originally Released: United States, Oct 28, 1999

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $60,300,000.00

Budget: $68,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Thriller, History

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