Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, October 10, 2014 Limited
Friday, October 17, 2014 Expansion
Plot: What's the story about?
Jeremy Renner stars as Gary Webb, the real-life dedicated reporter for The San Jose Mercury-News. In the 1990s, Webb uncovered the Central Intelligence Agency’s role in importing cocaine into California that was sold to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras rebel army. Supported by his wife and children, Webb pursued the story and went public with his evidence. When targeted for a vicious smear campaign by the CIA and rival journalists, Webb found himself fighting for his reputation and his family.
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Who stars in Kill the Messenger: Cast List
Jeremy Renner ... Gary Webb
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Who's making Kill the Messenger: Crew List
A look at the Kill the Messenger behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Cuesta last directed American Assassin and Roadie. The film's writer Peter Landesman last wrote Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Concussion.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Naomi DespresDon Handfield
Peter Landesman
Jeremy Renner
Scott Stuber
Companies
Production Company
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Production: What we know about Kill the Messenger?
Key Facts
- Based on two books, "Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion," by Gary Webb, and Nick Schou's "Kill the Messenger: How the CIA's Crack-Cocaine Controversy Destroyed Journalist Gary Webb."
Filming Timeline
- 2014 - October: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2014 - April: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2013 - July: The film was set to Production status.
Production has begun in Atlanta, Georgia.
- 2013 - February: The film was set to Development status.
Producers plan to begin production summer 2013.
Kill the Messenger Release Date: When was the film released?
Kill the Messenger was a Limited release in 2014 on Friday, October 10, 2014. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Addicted, The Judge and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
As a Limited release, Kill the Messenger will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Kill the Messenger DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Kill the Messenger was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 .
Kill the Messenger VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Kill the Messenger was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.