The Insider, The Movie

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Released in 1999, "The Insider" is a docudrama which tells the true story of a 60 Minutes expose about the tobacco industry and their refusal to air it after being threatened. It stars Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer.

Al Pacino

Christopher Plummer

Gina Gershon

Russell Crowe

Michael Mann

Frontline
Not only did Dr. Wigand and Lowell Bergman of 60 Minutes have their story told on the big screen, but it was told in a more historical light in this Frontline Documentary.
The Insider (1999)
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Jeffrey Wigand
Visit the official site of the man The Insider's story is based on. Dr. Wigand took on Big Tobacco and tried to bring out some truth. Read how here.