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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
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.
Trailer for Michael Mann's film starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall,
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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.