State of Play (2009)
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Top billed cast
Russell CroweCal McAffrey
Ben AffleckStephen Collins
Rachel McAdamsDella Frye
Helen MirrenCameron Lynne
Robin WrightAnne Collins
Jason BatemanDominic Foy
Jeff DanielsGeorge Fergus
Michael BerresseRobert Bingham
Harry LennixDet. Donald Bell
Josh MostelPete
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