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The Whistleblower

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
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Vanessa Redgrave and Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex scandal
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A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex trafficking scandal.A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex trafficking scandal.A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex trafficking scandal.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,371
342
  • Director
    • Larysa Kondracki
  • Writers
    • Larysa Kondracki
    • Eilis Kirwan
  • Stars
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Vanessa Redgrave
Top credits
  • Director
    • Larysa Kondracki
  • Writers
    • Larysa Kondracki
    • Eilis Kirwan
  • Stars
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Vanessa Redgrave
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 11 nominations

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    Trailer 2:01
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    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Larysa Kondracki in The Whistleblower (2010)
    The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
    Rachel Weisz in The Whistleblower (2010)
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    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Kathryn Bolkovacas Kathryn Bolkovac
    Monica Bellucci
    Monica Bellucci
    • Laura Levianias Laura Leviani
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Madeleine Reesas Madeleine Rees
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Peter Wardas Peter Ward
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    • Jan Van Der Veldeas Jan Van Der Velde
    Roxana Condurache
    • Rayaas Raya
    Paula Schramm
    Paula Schramm
    • Lubaas Luba
    Alexandru Potocean
    Alexandru Potocean
    • Vikoas Viko
    William Hope
    William Hope
    • Blakelyas Blakely
    Rayisa Kondracki
    Rayisa Kondracki
    • Irkaas Irka
    Jeanette Hain
    Jeanette Hain
    • Halynaas Halyna
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Nick Kaufmanas Nick Kaufman
    David Hewlett
    David Hewlett
    • Fred Murrayas Fred Murray
    Coca Bloos
    • Milenaas Milena
    Luke Treadaway
    Luke Treadaway
    • Jim Higginsas Jim Higgins
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Bill Hynesas Bill Hynes
    Anna Schafer
    Anna Schafer
    • Zoeas Zoe
    • (as Anna Anissimova)
    Anca Androne
    Anca Androne
    • Zeniaas Zenia
    • Director
      • Larysa Kondracki
    • Writers
      • Larysa Kondracki
      • Eilis Kirwan
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    Storyline

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    Inspired by true events, Kathy (Rachel Weisz) is an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk. —Production
    • corruption
    • diplomatic immunity
    • rape
    • torture
    • sex crime
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    • Taglines
      • Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violent content including a brutal sexual assault, graphic nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kathryn Bolkovac, the woman on whose real life experiences the film is based, sold the rights to her story to director Larysa Kondracki for $100.
    • Goofs
      When Kathryn is asked to return her ID at the HQ, her right-side shirt collar is unfolded. When she is escorted, the collar is folded again, and in the next shot it is the left-side collar that is unfolded.
    • Quotes

      Kathryn Bolkovac: [email to authorities] We are peacekeepers who came to protect the innocent, but now prey upon them in the worst ways possible. We may be accused of thinking with our hearts instead of our heads, but we will have our humanity.

    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Man on a Ledge (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      VONHA (War)
      Written by Anatoli Krupnov (as Anatoly Krupnov), Vasily Bilishotsky and Vladimir Ermakov

      Performed by Black Obelisk

      Courtesy of CD-Maximum

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Worth to watch
    The movie uncovers some truths which anybody wont feel better on seeing this.It shows the ugly side of UN and the peace keepers.Rachel weisz did a phenomenal acting. i strongly recommend to watch it to see the ugly truth of the peacemakers. For the director its a nice debut and a bold one. i guess Rachel weisz would get an Oscar nomination for this role.Sex trafficking in war beaten country and on those people whom they are supposed to protect were their to rape and sexually torture them.i don't know what really happened there and what are the real deal is but this movie is a glimpse of what would happened.if i am not wrong i can expect these kind of activities in other war affected countries, where these contractors and peace keepers went.
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    10
    • swift127pk
    • Aug 18, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2011 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Romanian
      • Russian
      • Serbian
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • La verdad oculta
    • Filming locations
      • MediaPro Studios, Bucharest, Romania
    • Production companies
      • Samuel Goldwyn Films
      • Whistleblower (Gen One)
      • Barry Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,124,966
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $61,002
      • Aug 7, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,870,392
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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