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Nothing But the Truth

Nothing But the Truth

Don't Reveal the Source.

20086.91h 48m

Overview

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.

Directed by Rod Lurie
Written by Rod Lurie
Produced by Rod Lurie, Marc Frydman, Bob Yari
Box OfficeBudget: $11.5MRevenue: $410K

Top Cast

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Rachel Armstrong

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Patton Dubois

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Bonnie Benjamin

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Alan Burnside

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Erica van Doren

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Ray Armstrong

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Agent O'Hara

Noah Wyle

Noah Wyle

Avril Aaronson

F

Floyd Abrams

Judge Hall

Preston Bailey

Preston Bailey

Timmy Armstrong

Themes & Keywords

prisonjournalistcentral intelligence agency (cia)assassination attemptintegrity

About Nothing But the Truth

Nothing But the Truth is a drama, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of prison, journalist, central intelligence agency (cia), assassination attempt, integrity. Directed by Rod Lurie, it stars Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett. 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.

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