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Nothing But the Truth (2008)

R 108 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   29 July 2009 (Philippines)
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In Washington, D.C., a female reporter faces a possible jail sentence for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source.

Director:

Rod Lurie

Writer:

Rod Lurie
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Nothing But the Truth -- Reporter Rachel Armstrong (Beckinsale) is handed a jail sentence for refusing to name her source, a covert CIA operative, for her article on a American missile attack against Venezuela. Nothing But the Truth -- Clip: What can I do for you? Nothing But the Truth -- Clip: If you can sleep at night
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Beckinsale ...
Matt Dillon ...
Angela Bassett ...
Bonnie Benjamin
Alan Alda ...
Alan Burnside
Vera Farmiga ...
David Schwimmer ...
Courtney B. Vance ...
Agent O'Hara
Noah Wyle ...
Avril Aaronson
Preston Bailey ...
Floyd Abrams Floyd Abrams ...
Judge Hall
Kristen Bough ...
Julie Ann Emery ...
Agent Boyd
Robert Harvey ...
Warden
Michael O'Neill ...
CIA Director
Kristen Shaw ...
Angel Rabinowitz
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Storyline

Thinking Pulitzer Prize and hoping to bring down a President, D.C. political columnist Rachel Armstrong writes that the President ignored the findings of a covert CIA operative when ordering air strikes against Venezuela. Rachel names the agent, Erica Van Doren, a woman whose young daughter is in Rachel's son's class at school. The government moves quickly to force Rachel to name her source. She's jailed for contempt when she refuses. She won't change her mind, and the days add up. Chaos descends on Van Doren's life as well. First Amendment versus national security, marriage and motherhood versus separation. What's the value of a principle? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

CIA | Source | Jail | Female Reporter | Pulitzer Prize  | See more »

Taglines:

Don't Reveal the Source

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual material and a scene of violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Philippines) See more »

Also Known As:

Faces da Verdade See more »

Filming Locations:

Memphis, Tennessee, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,045 (USA) (21 December 2008) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$3,045 (USA) (21 December 2008)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Kate Beckinsale and Vera Farmiga who worked together on this film have both played love interests opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. The films were The Aviator and The Departed, both directed by Martin Scorsese. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Numerous times, Rachael is referred to as "Miss Armstrong", but since she's married, the correct title is "Mrs." See more »

Quotes

Ray Armstrong: [staring at his wife's new story] You made the top page!
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Connections

References Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912) See more »