The Insider (1999)

[Akijama]

The Insider Blu-ray

The Insider Blu-ray Review

The Insider is a 1999 film directed by Michael Mann based on the true story of a 60 Minutes segment about tobacco industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand. The 60 Minutes story originally aired in November 1995 in an altered form because of objections by CBS’ then-owner, Laurence Tisch, who also controlled the Lorillard Tobacco Company. The story was later aired on February 4, 1996. The film stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, with Christopher Plummer, Bruce McGill, Diane Venora, Michael Gambon, Philip Baker Hall, Lindsay Crouse, Gina Gershon, Debi Mazar, and Colm Feore in supporting roles. The script was adapted by Eric Roth and Mann from Marie Brenner's Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too Much". It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Russell Crowe), Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published. In Lebanon, Hezbollah militants escort producer Lowell Bergman (Pacino) to Hezbollah founder Sheikh Fadlallah. Lowell convinces him to be interviewed by Mike Wallace (Plummer) for CBS show 60 Minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkvxi5hdbA

[Russhole]

Finally. Love this movie, and the soundtrack.

[Mandalorian]

Great. Looking forward to grabbing this one.

[FT-86]

Nice! Great news for sure.

[ATown10]

My most anticipated Blu-ray EVER!

[the sordid sentinel]

SO pumped! Easily one of my most highly anticipated Blus. Thanks for the info.

[Shanderson88]

Terrific movie, can't wait to pick this one up.

[Akijama]

Availabe for pre-order at Walmart .


http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Inside...creen/22234427

[Scottie]

I may have to check this out.

I've been contemplating buying the DVD Two-Pack with A Civil Action.

[I KEEL YOU]

Wow, and it's widescreen!

[Adam_ME]

I was hoping Criterion would get their hands on it, but I'll take it on Blu-ray any way I can get it. I just hope Mann doesn't alter the film like he's been prone to do with his other movies lately.

[Mr. Cinema]

FINALLY. The best film of 1999 gets a Blu-ray release.

My only concern is this is a live action title from Disney. Their track record is hit and miss on those. Hopefully this gets a good transfer.

[klauswhereareyou]

I can't wait to buy this, as long as it's got a good transfer. Being a big Michael Mann fan, here's hoping that the long rumored Thief (1981) blu ray ain't far behind.

[Jumpman]

About goddamn time! Just watched my DVD copy a few months ago and this film still holds up brilliantly. A masterwork by Mann.

Now, if we could get Ali director's cut as well, we'd be cooking with gas then....

[Shanester]

Great film and script!

Mann rocks!

[Cinemach]

Can drop this from the DVD outlook droplist now.

And let's hope his Thief is not too far behind.

[Darth Marcus]

YES!!! You guys just made my day!!

[bookcase]

Awesome! I love this movie!

[Rizor]

Great movie and Mann's best in my opinion. Will have to wait to hear about the transfer. This is from Disney and they're track record on live action catalog titles is spotty.

[ZooTv]

Excellent news, hopefully Thief is in the works as well!