The Insider

Name: The Insider
Director: Michael Mann
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Hall

2h 37m|R|Drama|1999

After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats.

Director:

Michael Mann

Cast:

Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Hall, Lindsay Crouse, Debi Mazar, Stephen Tobolowsky, Colm Feore, Bruce McGill, Gina Gershon