The Insider (movie)

The Insider is a 1999 American drama movie directed by Michael Mann. It is based from Marie Brenner's 1996 Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too Much". It stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, with supporting actors including Christopher Plummer, Bruce McGill, Diane Venora and Michael Gambon.

It is based on the 60 Minutes segment about Jeffrey Wigand, a whistleblower in the tobacco industry. 

It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor in a Leading Role (for Russell Crowe).

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Category:1999 drama movies
Category:American drama movies
Category:Movies about whistleblowing
Category:Movies directed by Michael Mann