Nothing But the Truth

"Don't Reveal the Source."

2008 1h 48m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 584

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Synopsis

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When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Don't Reveal the Source.”

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Cast

Kate Beckinsale
Rachel Armstrong
Matt Dillon
Patton Dubois
Angela Bassett
Bonnie Benjamin
Alan Alda
Albert Burnside
Vera Farmiga
Erica Van Doren
David Schwimmer
Ray Armstrong
Courtney B. Vance
Agent O'Hara
Noah Wyle
Avril Aaronson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rod Lurie
Writers: Rod Lurie
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rod Lurie, shot by Alik Sakharov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Larry Groupé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sarah Boyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kate Beckinsale and Matt Dillon and Angela Bassett carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Don't Reveal the Source.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1073241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rod Lurie directs. Alik Sakharov behind the camera. Larry Groupé scores. Sarah Boyd cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Directed by Rod Lurie, shot by Alik Sakharov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Larry Groupé. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sarah Boyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kate Beckinsale and Matt Dillon and Angela Bassett carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Don't Reveal the Source.".
8IMDB entry: tt1073241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.