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Nothing But the Truth

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Nothing But the Truth (2008)

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Rotten:10

Average Rating:7.4/10

Consensus: A well-crafted political thriller, Nothing But the Truth features a strong cast that helps the real-life drama make an effortless transition to the big screen.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language, some sexual material and a scene of violence.

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Dec 19, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: Inspired by real-life political events, director Rod Lurie (THE CONTENDER) once again delves into issues of power and gender with NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, an engaging thriller about the right to a... Inspired by real-life political events, director Rod Lurie (THE CONTENDER) once again delves into issues of power and gender with NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, an engaging thriller about the right to a free press and the price of principles. As the film opens, the president of the United States has survived an assassination attempt. Believing that the leader of Venezuela was behind the plot, the U.S. launches a military attack against the country. In Washington, D.C., reporter Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) has revealed that Erica Van Doren (Vera Farmiga), the wife of the U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, is a C.I.A. operative who found no proof of a plot. Armstrong quickly finds herself contending with both Van Doren and special prosecutor Patton DuBois (Matt Dillon), hellbent on discovering Armstrong's source. When she refuses to reveal her source, Armstrong is jailed for contempt of court. In the troubled year that follows both women will confront the harsh realities of life during wartime, including the questioning of their patriotism and even threats to their lives. As a Supreme Court hearing draws near, and with her family cracking under the strain, Armstrong must decide whether her individual needs trump the importance of civil liberties. Lurie ably balances the personal struggles with the political machinations, while Beckinsale and Farmiga compellingly convey each woman's strength of conviction. The result is a challenging, chillingly relevant cautionary tale about truth and consequences. [More]

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Vera Farmiga, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Noah Wyle, Floyd Abrams, Preston Bailey

Director: Rod Lurie

Director: Rod Lurie
Screenwriter: Rod Lurie
Producer: Bob Yari, Marc Frydman, Rod Lurie
Composer: Larry Groupe
Studio: Yari Film Group

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Apr 28, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40

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  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Subtitles - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes

Audio Commentary:

  • 1. Rod Lurie - Director / Writer; Marc Frydman, Producer

Making Of:

  • 1. The Truth Hurts: The Making of Nothing But The Truth
 
 
 
 

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