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Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

The city shines brightest at night.

20147.71h 58m

Overview

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

Directed by Dan Gilroy
Written by Dan Gilroy
Produced by Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy, Jake Gyllenhaal
Box OfficeBudget: $8.5MRevenue: $47.4M

Top Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Louis Bloom

Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed

Rick

Rene Russo

Rene Russo

Nina Romina

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

Kevin Rahm

Kevin Rahm

Frank Kruse

Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt

Detective Frontieri

Price Carson

Price Carson

Detective Lieberman

Kent Shocknek

Kent Shocknek

Kent Shocknek

Sharon Tay

Sharon Tay

Sharon Tay

Ann Cusack

Ann Cusack

Linda

Themes & Keywords

undergroundpsychopathjournalismjob interviewcynicismsociopathmurderserial killercrime scenepsychological thrillerlos angeles, californiahome invasionstakeoutnewsreel footagecharacter studyneo-noirfranticethicsstringerpolice scannernews business

About Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2014 exploring themes of underground, psychopath, journalism, job interview, cynicism, sociopath. Directed by Dan Gilroy, it stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed, Rene Russo. When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

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