The Insider

~Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.

Overview

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

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General Information

Release Date: 1999-10-28
Budget: $90000000
Revenue: $60300000
Runtime: 158 min

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