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When the mistress and top research aide of Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) dies on the train tracks, he recruits his old college chum, Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), an investigative reporter for the Washington Globe, to get the facts on what may have been a murder while protecting Collins’ name and career. With the assistance of Della Frye (Rachel McAdams), a Globe blogger, McAffrey delves into a complex scandal that stretches from the bed to the boardroom to beyond.
Also appearing are Helen Mirren as the Globe’s editor, Cameron Lynne; Robin Wright Penn as Collins wife, Anne; Jason Bateman as the slimy PR agent, Dominic Foy; Jeff Daniels as Congressional Majority Whip George Fergus; Harry Lennix as Detective Bell; Josh Mostel and Michael Weston as Globe reporters who run down leads; and Viola Davis as Dr. Judith Franklin.
Based on a BBC television series.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Run time: 2 hours, 8 minutes
Rated R.
My personal rating: B
When the mistress and top research aide of Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) dies on the train tracks, he recruits his old college chum, Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), an investigative reporter for the Washington Globe, to get the facts on what may have been a murder while protecting Collins’ name and career. With the assistance of Della Frye (Rachel McAdams), a Globe blogger, McAffrey delves into a complex scandal that stretches from the bed to the boardroom to beyond.
Also appearing are Helen Mirren as the Globe’s editor, Cameron Lynne; Robin Wright Penn as Collins wife, Anne; Jason Bateman as the slimy PR agent, Dominic Foy; Jeff Daniels as Congressional Majority Whip George Fergus; Harry Lennix as Detective Bell; Josh Mostel and Michael Weston as Globe reporters who run down leads; and Viola Davis as Dr. Judith Franklin.
Based on a BBC television series.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Run time: 2 hours, 8 minutes
Rated R.
My personal rating: B
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