The Insider (Original title)The Faculty (Working title)
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: Michael Mann
Synopsis: Drama. In a story based on true events, Jeffrey Wigand, a scientific researcher at a large US tobacco corporation, comes into contact with Lowell Bergman, producer of a hardhitting widely syndicated news programme. Bergman has some documents relating to the tobacco industry which he wishes to have explained; at first Wigand demurs, since he has signed confidentiality agreements enabling him to keep his job and the accompanying benefits. As time goes on however, it becomes clear to Bergman that Wigand could be a major `whistleblower', capable of blowing the lid off the tobacco industry and the heads of those corporations who have insisted before Congressional committees that smoking poses no health risk.Synopsis: Based on a true story, about a scientific researcher at a large US tobacco corporation, who appears on the CBS-TV News show `60 minutes' and reveals that the industry was not only aware that cigarettes are addictive and harmful to health, but it deliberately worked on increasing their addictiveness.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 05 November 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDS / DTS (sound)Runtime: 157 mins Length: 14219 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 10 March 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 157 mins 59 secs - Length: 14219 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Buena Vista International (UK)
Title: In conversation with Russell CroweAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and profile of actor Russell Crowe. Crowe discusses his film career and in particular STATE OF PLAY, working with Sir Ridley Scott and his approach to acting. Plus a sidebar on Crowe's five best film performances.
In: Cinema Scope n40 Autumn 2009 Pages: 25-30
Title: Vulgar Auteurism: The Case of Michael MannAuthor: TRACY, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n9 September 2006 Pages: 14-18
Title: Which way is up?Author: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann's MIAMI VICE is perceived as a frenetic retread of the crime genre he developed in previous works such as HEAT and The INSIDER and as a study of its two protagonists' existential emotions.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 6
Title: Timeless Style: Anna B. SheppardArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Costume designer Anna B. Sheppard comments on her work on Roman Polanski's OLIVER TWIST, SCHINDLER'S LIST and The INSIDER.
In: American Cinematographer v84 n6 June 2003 Pages: 121-122
Title: Tricks of the trade: Italian ingenuity: Dante Spinotti, ASCAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dante Spinotti's techniques and tricks that he has employed on such films as HEAT, BANDITS, and The INSIDER as outlined in his master class in Australia.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 79
Title: The insiderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 68
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Page: 22
Title: The InsiderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Pages: 60-64
Title: Ashes to AshesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, stars of The INSIDER.
In: Film Review n598 October 2000 Page: 48
Title: InsiderAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n10 October 2000 Page: 66
Title: DVDArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release of The INSIDER on DVD.
In: Film Review n589 January 2000 Page: 19
Title: The InsiderAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 42
Title: Reel news: virtual realityAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the problems inherent in filming stories about people who are still living. Refers to The INSIDER, ERIN BROCKOVICH and BOYS DON'T CRY.
In: Written By v4 n3 March 2000 Pages: 38-43
Title: All the insider's menAuthor: STAYTON, Richard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Eric Roth who answers the accusation that the script for The INSIDER takes dramatic liberties with the facts of the true story it is based upon.
In: Empire n136 October 2000 Page: 126
Title: Video to rentAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n277 March 2000 Page: 41
Title: RévélationsAuthor: BERNARD, Jean-Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Written By v4 n3[sic] April 2000 Pages: 41-43
Title: A royal eventAuthor: WALDMAN, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Transcripts of Eric Roth and Michael Mann's acceptance speeches for the WGA's Paul Selvin Award and from Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, co-winners of Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (for ELECTION).
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Dante Spinotti for The INSIDER.
In: Film Ireland n75 Apr/May 2000 Pages: 48-49
Title: reviewsAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n3 March 2000 Pages: 14-17
Title: No smoking gunAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Michael Mann's The INSIDER which considers its thematic links to other action movies by Mann such as THIEF (1981), MANHUNTER (1986), The LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992) and HEAT (1995).
In: Sight and Sound v10 n3 March 2000 Pages: 46-47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Movieline v11 n6 March 2000 Pages: 62-69
Title: Ten best actorsAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Movieline chooses the top 10 actors' performances for 1999, including Russell Crowe in The INSIDER.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n45 May/Jun 2000 Pages: 13-14
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n45 May/Jun 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Total Film n39 April 2000 Page: 86
Title: THE INSIDERAuthor: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Total Film n39 April 2000 Pages: [64-65],66-68,70
Title: [Total Film - n39 April 2000: no known title]Author: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann talks about the making of The INSIDER.
In: Positif n469 March 2000 Pages: [4-5],6-8
Title: Révélations: Ceux qui parlentAuthor: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2618 15 Mar 2000 Pages: 38-40
Title: RévélationsAuthor: LOISEAU, Jean-Claude Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2618 15 Mar 2000 Pages: 40-41,43
Title: Une épreuve radicaleAuthor: J.-C.L. [LOISEAU, Jean-Claude] Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michael Mann on The INSIDER.
In: Film Review n600 December 2000 Page: 83
Title: The insiderAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Page: 12
Title: New filmsAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Pages: 84-88
Title: The man who told too muchAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Michael Mann who talks about the dangers of trying to represent the truth dramatically, referring to his film The INSIDER.
In: Radio Times v304 n3969 18 Mar 2000 Page: 59
Title: [Radio Times - v304 n3969 18 Mar 2000: no known title]Author: N0RMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Written By v4 n4 May 2000 Pages: 10-13
Title: Point counterpointAuthor: WALLACE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In answer to an interview with Eric Roth and Michael Mann in Written By [March 2000] on The INSIDER, Mike Wallace of 60 MINUTES, and two Los Angeles Times reporters give their view on the truth versus fiction debate surrounding the film.
In: StarBurst n248 April 1999 Pages: 52-56
Title: School's out!Author: COLLIER, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The FACULTY
In: Premiere v13 n3 November 1999 Page: 32
Title: The InsiderAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n4 December 1999 Pages: 59,62,[64-66]
Title: Three Angry MenAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The INSIDER, and in particular the relationship between Michael Mann, Lowell Bergman, Mike Wallace, and Dr Jeffrey Wigand.
In: Variety 4 Oct 1999 Page: 84, 90
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n512 12 Nov 1999 Pages: 34-36, 38-39
Title: Where there's smokeAuthor: ASCHER-WALSH, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the development of INSIDER which courted almost as much controversy and the sensational original story.
In: TV Guide v47 n38 18 Sep 1999 Pages: 31-35, 52
Title: Mighty MikeAuthor: MURPHY, Mary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mike Wallace, sometime presenter of CBS's 60 MINUTES and now portrayed by Christopher Plummer in THE INSIDER.
In: Entertainment Weekly n511 November 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: Smoke alarmistAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fade In v5 n3 1999 Page: 14
Title: PrevueAuthor: ROBERTS, Andrew Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n514 26 Nov 1999 Pages: 25-26
Title: Moving picturesAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the last movie posters of the millenium;GIRL INTER -RUPTED, MAGNOLIA, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE INSIDER, THE LIMEY, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, LIBERTY HEIGHTS and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Premiere n269 Aug/Sep 1999 Page: 49
Title: The facultyAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v353 n26 Comedy 21/7/98 Page: 22
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: PEACOCK, Steven Pages: x, 170 pages
Title: cinema of Michael Mann
Author: RYBIN, Steven Pages: 233 p.
Title: Blood in the moonlight: Michael Mann and information age cinema
Author: WILDERMUTH, Mark E. Pages: xi, 211 p.
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: Michael Mann
Synopsis: Drama. In a story based on true events, Jeffrey Wigand, a scientific researcher at a large US tobacco corporation, comes into contact with Lowell Bergman, producer of a hardhitting widely syndicated news programme. Bergman has some documents relating to the tobacco industry which he wishes to have explained; at first Wigand demurs, since he has signed confidentiality agreements enabling him to keep his job and the accompanying benefits. As time goes on however, it becomes clear to Bergman that Wigand could be a major `whistleblower', capable of blowing the lid off the tobacco industry and the heads of those corporations who have insisted before Congressional committees that smoking poses no health risk.Synopsis: Based on a true story, about a scientific researcher at a large US tobacco corporation, who appears on the CBS-TV News show `60 minutes' and reveals that the industry was not only aware that cigarettes are addictive and harmful to health, but it deliberately worked on increasing their addictiveness.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 05 November 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDS / DTS (sound)Runtime: 157 mins Length: 14219 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 10 March 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 157 mins 59 secs - Length: 14219 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Buena Vista International (UK)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(45)
In: Empire n238 April 2009 Pages: 139-144Title: In conversation with Russell CroweAuthor: PALMER, Martyn Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and profile of actor Russell Crowe. Crowe discusses his film career and in particular STATE OF PLAY, working with Sir Ridley Scott and his approach to acting. Plus a sidebar on Crowe's five best film performances.
In: Cinema Scope n40 Autumn 2009 Pages: 25-30
Title: Vulgar Auteurism: The Case of Michael MannAuthor: TRACY, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n9 September 2006 Pages: 14-18
Title: Which way is up?Author: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann's MIAMI VICE is perceived as a frenetic retread of the crime genre he developed in previous works such as HEAT and The INSIDER and as a study of its two protagonists' existential emotions.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 6
Title: Timeless Style: Anna B. SheppardArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Costume designer Anna B. Sheppard comments on her work on Roman Polanski's OLIVER TWIST, SCHINDLER'S LIST and The INSIDER.
In: American Cinematographer v84 n6 June 2003 Pages: 121-122
Title: Tricks of the trade: Italian ingenuity: Dante Spinotti, ASCAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dante Spinotti's techniques and tricks that he has employed on such films as HEAT, BANDITS, and The INSIDER as outlined in his master class in Australia.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 79
Title: The insiderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 68
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Page: 22
Title: The InsiderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Pages: 60-64
Title: Ashes to AshesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, stars of The INSIDER.
In: Film Review n598 October 2000 Page: 48
Title: InsiderAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n10 October 2000 Page: 66
Title: DVDArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release of The INSIDER on DVD.
In: Film Review n589 January 2000 Page: 19
Title: The InsiderAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 42
Title: Reel news: virtual realityAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the problems inherent in filming stories about people who are still living. Refers to The INSIDER, ERIN BROCKOVICH and BOYS DON'T CRY.
In: Written By v4 n3 March 2000 Pages: 38-43
Title: All the insider's menAuthor: STAYTON, Richard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Eric Roth who answers the accusation that the script for The INSIDER takes dramatic liberties with the facts of the true story it is based upon.
In: Empire n136 October 2000 Page: 126
Title: Video to rentAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n277 March 2000 Page: 41
Title: RévélationsAuthor: BERNARD, Jean-Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Written By v4 n3[sic] April 2000 Pages: 41-43
Title: A royal eventAuthor: WALDMAN, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Transcripts of Eric Roth and Michael Mann's acceptance speeches for the WGA's Paul Selvin Award and from Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, co-winners of Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (for ELECTION).
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Dante Spinotti for The INSIDER.
In: Film Ireland n75 Apr/May 2000 Pages: 48-49
Title: reviewsAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n3 March 2000 Pages: 14-17
Title: No smoking gunAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Michael Mann's The INSIDER which considers its thematic links to other action movies by Mann such as THIEF (1981), MANHUNTER (1986), The LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992) and HEAT (1995).
In: Sight and Sound v10 n3 March 2000 Pages: 46-47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Movieline v11 n6 March 2000 Pages: 62-69
Title: Ten best actorsAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Movieline chooses the top 10 actors' performances for 1999, including Russell Crowe in The INSIDER.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n45 May/Jun 2000 Pages: 13-14
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n45 May/Jun 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Total Film n39 April 2000 Page: 86
Title: THE INSIDERAuthor: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Total Film n39 April 2000 Pages: [64-65],66-68,70
Title: [Total Film - n39 April 2000: no known title]Author: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann talks about the making of The INSIDER.
In: Positif n469 March 2000 Pages: [4-5],6-8
Title: Révélations: Ceux qui parlentAuthor: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2618 15 Mar 2000 Pages: 38-40
Title: RévélationsAuthor: LOISEAU, Jean-Claude Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2618 15 Mar 2000 Pages: 40-41,43
Title: Une épreuve radicaleAuthor: J.-C.L. [LOISEAU, Jean-Claude] Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michael Mann on The INSIDER.
In: Film Review n600 December 2000 Page: 83
Title: The insiderAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Page: 12
Title: New filmsAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Pages: 84-88
Title: The man who told too muchAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Michael Mann who talks about the dangers of trying to represent the truth dramatically, referring to his film The INSIDER.
In: Radio Times v304 n3969 18 Mar 2000 Page: 59
Title: [Radio Times - v304 n3969 18 Mar 2000: no known title]Author: N0RMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Written By v4 n4 May 2000 Pages: 10-13
Title: Point counterpointAuthor: WALLACE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In answer to an interview with Eric Roth and Michael Mann in Written By [March 2000] on The INSIDER, Mike Wallace of 60 MINUTES, and two Los Angeles Times reporters give their view on the truth versus fiction debate surrounding the film.
In: StarBurst n248 April 1999 Pages: 52-56
Title: School's out!Author: COLLIER, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The FACULTY
In: Premiere v13 n3 November 1999 Page: 32
Title: The InsiderAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n4 December 1999 Pages: 59,62,[64-66]
Title: Three Angry MenAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The INSIDER, and in particular the relationship between Michael Mann, Lowell Bergman, Mike Wallace, and Dr Jeffrey Wigand.
In: Variety 4 Oct 1999 Page: 84, 90
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n512 12 Nov 1999 Pages: 34-36, 38-39
Title: Where there's smokeAuthor: ASCHER-WALSH, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the development of INSIDER which courted almost as much controversy and the sensational original story.
In: TV Guide v47 n38 18 Sep 1999 Pages: 31-35, 52
Title: Mighty MikeAuthor: MURPHY, Mary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mike Wallace, sometime presenter of CBS's 60 MINUTES and now portrayed by Christopher Plummer in THE INSIDER.
In: Entertainment Weekly n511 November 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: Smoke alarmistAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fade In v5 n3 1999 Page: 14
Title: PrevueAuthor: ROBERTS, Andrew Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n514 26 Nov 1999 Pages: 25-26
Title: Moving picturesAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the last movie posters of the millenium;GIRL INTER -RUPTED, MAGNOLIA, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE INSIDER, THE LIMEY, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, LIBERTY HEIGHTS and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Premiere n269 Aug/Sep 1999 Page: 49
Title: The facultyAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v353 n26 Comedy 21/7/98 Page: 22
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Hollywood and intimacy: style, moments, magnificenceAuthor: PEACOCK, Steven Pages: x, 170 pages
Title: cinema of Michael Mann
Author: RYBIN, Steven Pages: 233 p.
Title: Blood in the moonlight: Michael Mann and information age cinema
Author: WILDERMUTH, Mark E. Pages: xi, 211 p.