Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
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2014
1h 58m
7.7(11357 votes)
Crime
Drama
Thriller

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.

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Sierra/Affinity
Bold Films

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10 videos

Cast & Crew

43 members
Acting

Jake Gyllenhaal

Louis Bloom

Jake Gyllenhaal
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Riz Ahmed

Rick

Riz Ahmed
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Rene Russo

Nina Romina

Rene Russo
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Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

Bill Paxton
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Kevin Rahm

Frank Kruse

Kevin Rahm
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Michael Hyatt

Detective Frontieri

Michael Hyatt
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Price Carson

Detective Lieberman

Price Carson
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Kent Shocknek

Kent Shocknek

Kent Shocknek
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Sharon Tay

Sharon Tay

Sharon Tay
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Ann Cusack

Linda

Ann Cusack
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Carolyn Gilroy

Jenny

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Marco Rodríguez

Scrapyard Owner

Marco Rodríguez
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Michael Papajohn

Security Guard

Michael Papajohn
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Jonny Coyne

Pawn Shop Owner

Jonny Coyne
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Rick Chambers

KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman

Rick Chambers
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Pat Harvey

Pat Harvey

Pat Harvey
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Rick Garcia

Rick Garcia

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James Huang

Marcus Mayhem Video

James Huang
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Leah Fredkin

Female Anchor

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Bill Seward

Bill Seward

Bill Seward
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Holly Hannula

KWLA Anchor Lisa Mays

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Nick Chacon

Cop #1

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Kevin Dunigan

Cop #2

Kevin Dunigan
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Alex Ortiz

Cop #3

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Eric Lange

Ace Video Cameraman

Eric Lange
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Kiff VandenHeuvel

Editor

Kiff VandenHeuvel
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Christina De Leon

Barred Door Woman

Christina De Leon
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Jamie McShane

Freaked Motorist

Jamie McShane
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Dig Wayne

Neighbor

Dig Wayne
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Myra Turley

Female Neighbor

Myra Turley
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Merritt Bailey

Freelancer

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Juan Fernandez

Reporter Ron De La Cruz

Juan Fernandez
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Lisa Remillard

Reporter Deena Rain

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Manuel Lujan

Technical Director

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Chris Wolfe

Reporter Joel Beatty

Chris Wolfe
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Austin Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

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Marc Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

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Dale Shane

Paramedic (uncredited)

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Kathleen York

Jackie (uncredited)

Kathleen York
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Viviana Chavez

Desiree (uncredited)

Viviana Chavez
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Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

Stephanie D'Abruzzo
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Emily Dahm

DUI Girl (uncredited)

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Bill Blair

Control Room Switcher (uncredited)

Bill Blair

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