The Insider

The Insider is a 1999 film based on the true story of a 60 Minutes television series segment, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand. The 60 Minutes story originally aired in November 1995 in an altered form because of objections by CBS’ then-owner, Laurence Tisch, who also controlled Lorillard Tobacco. The story was later aired on February 4, 1996. The film stars Al Pacino (Lowell Bergman), Russell Crowe (Jeffrey Wi... More
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Initial release date:

  • Oct 28, 1999

Directed by:

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 37 min

Produced by:

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Screenplay by:

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Also known as:

  • The Insider,
  • Informator,
  • Insider,
  • 60 Minutes,
  • The Untitled Tobacco Project,
  • Man of the People,
  • Untitled Michael Mann Film

Film

Directed by

Michael Mann

Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including those at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes and the Academy of Motion Picture...

Tagline:

  • Two men driven to tell the truth... whatever the cost.
  • Warning: Exposing the Truth May Be Hazardous

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Nov 5, 1999
  • Apr 11, 2000
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 37 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 68,000,000

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • role: Jeffrey Wigand
  • 2000
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 2000
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Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 2000
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • 1999
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Note
  • 702
  • 6.5

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