Russia (CIS) Box Office for Kill the Messenger (2014)
Theatrical Performance (US$) | ||
Russia (CIS) Box Office | $34,374 | Details |
Worldwide Box Office | $6,656,705 | Details |
Home Market Performance | ||
North America DVD Sales | $2,207,865 | Details |
North America Blu-ray Sales | $1,123,751 | Details |
Total North America Video Sales | $3,331,616 | |
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Synopsis
Gary Webb was a real-life dedicated reporter for The San Jose Mercury-News. In the 1990s, Webb uncovered the Central Intelligence Agency’s role in importing cocaine into California that was sold to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras rebel army. Supported by his wife and children, Webb pursued the story and went public with his evidence. When targeted for a vicious smear campaign by the CIA and rival journalists, Webb found himself fighting for his reputation and his family.
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Movie Details
Production Budget: | $5,000,000 |
Russia (CIS) Releases: | February 20th, 2015 (Wide) |
Video Release: | February 10th, 2015 by Universal Home Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: | R for language and drug content. (Rating bulletin 2325, 6/4/2014) |
Running Time: | 112 minutes |
Keywords: | Whistleblowers, Narcotics, C.I.A., Smuggler, Government Corruption, News, Investigative Journalist |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Dramatization |
Production/Financing Companies: | Bluegrass Films |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |
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March 1st, 2015
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Blu-ray Sales: That's a Lot of Spots
March 1st, 2015
The Blu-ray sales chart was led by a very old new release. 101 Damlatians made its Blu-ray debut earning first place with 339,000 units / $7.69 million. This is a little lower than The Jungle Book opened with last year.
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DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 10th, 2015
February 11th, 2015
I can't wait till the winter blockbusters start coming out, because I've run out of ways to say, "It is a slow week on the home market." without repeating myself. There are some releases that are certainly worth picking up, like the Blu-ray debut for 101 Dalmatians, but there are also releases that I would call filler on the first page of Amazon.com's list of new releases. There are a number of releases that are worth picking, including Force Majeure (DVD or Blu-ray); Laggies (DVD or Blu-ray); Nightcrawler (DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack); and Rosewater (DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack). However, the only real contender for Pick of the Week was 101 Dalmatians.
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Per Theater Chart: Birdman Still Soars
October 28th, 2014
Despite growing its theater count to 50, Birdman was able to remain in top spot on the per theater chart with a powerful average of $27,593. Next up was CitizenFour, which was really close behind with an average of $25,264 in five theaters. This is excellent for a documentary, but as a documentary, it's chances of expanding significantly are limited. Laggies will likely expand somewhat after opening with an average of $14,828, also in five theaters. It has a much more mainstream appeal, so it if does expand, it could do well. Then again, this is never an easy strategy and I'm sure the studio will be happy with a strong home market run. Force Majeure was the final film in the $10,000 club with an average of $11,655 in two theaters.
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Per Theater Chart: Bird is the Word, and that Word is Awards Season
October 21st, 2014
Birdman debuted in first place on the Per Theater Chart with an amazing average of $106,099. This is the best per theater average since The Grand Budapest Hotel opened with just over $200,000 for its per theater average. It wasn't the only film in the $10,000 club, as Dear White People opened with an average of $31,633 in eleven theaters. The Tale of Princess Kaguya was surprisingly strong during its opening weekend earning an average of $18,305 in three theaters. God the Father earned $15,037 in one theater. The final film in the $10,000 club was Listen Up Philip, which earned an average of $11,642 in two theaters. Diplomacy might have made it in the $10,000 club if it opened on Friday. However, it opened on Wednesday earning $8,518 in one theater over the weekend for a total opening of $12,750.
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Per Theater Chart: Whiplash has a Saintly Opening
October 15th, 2014
There were a trio of new limited releases topping the per theater chart, led by St. Vincent with an average of $27,470 in four theaters. Whiplash was close behind with an average of $22,565 in six theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Awake: The Life of Yogananda with an opening of $18,885 in one theater.
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Limited Releases: Whipped into Shape
October 10th, 2014
We have a rather long list of limited releases this week, but sadly only three of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Unfortunately, two of these films will likely not do well in theaters. Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead is a horror film, which is one strike against it, while it is also playing on Video on Demand. I Am Ali is a documentary, so it could do well in art house circuits, but its chances of expanding significantly are very limited. Finally there's Whiplash, which could lead the way on the Per Theater Chart.
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Weekend Box Office Performance
Box Office Summary Per Territory
Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | 10/31/2014 | $104,658 | 54 | 55 | 109 | $194,595 | 10/11/2017 |
Germany | 9/10/2015 | $0 | 0 | 35 | 58 | $107,577 | 11/3/2015 |
Hong Kong | 1/28/2016 | $17,528 | 7 | 7 | 9 | $26,151 | 11/15/2018 |
Italy | 6/18/2015 | $157,826 | 170 | 170 | 171 | $209,575 | 10/13/2015 |
Mexico | 4/10/2015 | $132,946 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $318,698 | 8/30/2018 |
North America | 10/10/2014 | $941,809 | 374 | 427 | 1,183 | $2,450,846 | 12/22/2016 |
Russia (CIS) | 2/20/2015 | $34,374 | 65 | 65 | 65 | $34,374 | 11/19/2018 |
Rest of World | $3,314,889 | ||||||
Worldwide Total | $6,656,705 | 11/19/2018 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Leading Cast
Jeremy Renner | Gary Webb |
Supporting Cast
Rosemarie DeWitt | Sue Webb |
Ray Liotta | John Cullen |
Tim Blake Nelson | Alan Fenster |
Barry Pepper | Russell Dodson |
Oliver Platt | Jerry Ceppos |
Michael Sheen | Fred Weil |
Michael Kenneth Williams | Ricky Ross |
Mary Elizabeth Winstead | Anna Simons |
Andy Garcia | Norwin Meneses |
Joshua Close | Rich Kline |
Lucas Hedges | Ian Webb |
Robert Patrick | Ronald J. Quail |
Paz Vega | Coral Baca |
Jena Sims | Quail's Girlfriend |
Robert Pralgo | L.A. Sheriff |
Hajji Golightly | DEA Agent |
Ted Huckabee | Bob |
Matthew Lintz | Eric Webb |
Parker Douglas | Christine Webb |
Kai Schmoll | Sacramento Journalist |
Aaron Farb | Rafael Cornejo |
Tom Jordan | San Francisco Judge |
Clay Kraski | DEA Agent Jones |
Yul Vazquez | Danilo Blandon |
Jen Harper | Ricky Ross Trial Judge |
Manuel Rodriguez | Guard |
Brett Rice | Hansjorg Baier |
Jonathan Fritschi | Soldier |
Gil Bellows | DEA Agent Miller |
Steve Coulter | Anonymous Agent |
Kenny Alfonso | Marc Mansfield |
Dan Futterman | Leo Wolinsky |
Susan Walters | Los Angeles Times Editor |
Richard Schiff | Richard Zuckerman |
David DeVries | Washington Post Editor |
David Lee Garver | Doug Farah |
Rhoda Griffis | Female Anchor |
Andrew Masset | Jose Mercury News Editor |
Brik Berkes | Outside Counsel |
E. Roger Mitchell | Detective |
Kevin Harrison | Man in Suit |
Michael H. Cole | Pete |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Michael Cuesta | Director |
Peter Landesman | Screenwriter |
Nick Schou | Inspired by the Bood 'Kill the Messanger' |
Gary Webb | Inspired by the Book Dark Alliance |
Scott Stuber | Producer |
Jeremy Renner | Producer |
Naomi Despres | Producer |
Peter Landesman | Executive Producer |
Don Handfield | Executive Producer |
Michael Bederman | Executive Producer |
Pamela Abdy | Executive Producer |
Sean Bobbitt | Director of Photography |
John Paino | Production Designer |
Brian A. Kates | Editor |
Nathan Johnson | Composer |
Jim Black | Music Supervisor |
Avy Kaufman | Casting Director |
Michael Bederman | Unit Production Manager |
David A. Ticotin | First Assistant Director |
Amir R. Khan | Second Assistant Director |
Scott Anderson | Art Director |
Nicole LeBlanc | Set Decorator |
Mari J.T. Wilson* | Script Supervisor |
Matthew Booras | First Assistant Editor |
Aleks Gezentsvey | Assistant Editor |
Christopher Rand | Assistant Editor |
Aron Siegel | Sound Mixer |
Drew Fuller | Costume Supervisor |
Felicity Bowring | Make up |
Kimberly Jones | Make up |
Michael White | Hairstylist |
Lawrence Davis | Hairstylist |
Monty Schuth | Hairstylist |
Kathy Tonkin | Special Effects Coordinator |
Gigi Causey | Production Supervisor |
Jayme Long | Set Designer |
Paul Hsu | Supervising Sound Editor |
Branka Mrkic-Tana | Dialogue Editor |
Rich Bologna | Sound Effects Editor |
Luciano Vignola | Assistant Sound Editor |
Paul Hsu | Re-recording Mixer |
Michael Bederman | Second Unit Director |
Anthony Molinari | Stunt Coordinator |
Cal Johnson | Stunt Coordinator |
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.