Inside Corruption.

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2015)

The Insider (1999): Dir: Michael Mann / Cast: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer, Philip Baker Hall: Based on a true story regarding toxic elements in cigarettes and the inside man with crucial information that would break the tobacco company and perhaps jeopardize himself and his family. Aired on 60 Minutes in 1994 with Al Pacino as a journalist unable to protect the one person with information. Russell Crowe is fired from his job when the incident becomes public, but Pacino wishes to break the story wide open despite negative reactions from co-workers. Apparently the story cannot be aired because it tells the truth. Tremendous film directed by Michael Mann who previously made The Last of the Mohicans. Crowe brings integrity as a man who stands by truth yet possibly gambling a big loss and severe consequences in the process. Pacino is commanding as a journalist out to expose the tobacco industry yet stands by the truth even at the cost of his own job. Diane Venora plays Crowe's frustrated wife who leaves him and thus becomes more or less expendable to the movie. Christopher Plummer steals scenes as another journalist doing daring interviews and agreeing to one with Crowe. Philip Baker Hall plays Dan Hewitt, creator and producer behind 60 Minutes. Insightful film about overcoming corruption despite the odds. Score: 10 / 10