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Nightcrawler

Movie·2014·Crime, Drama, Thriller·1h 58m·7.7 (11,765)·Directed by Dan Gilroy

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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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Jake GyllenhaalJake GyllenhaalLouis BloomRene RussoRene RussoNina RominaRiz AhmedRiz AhmedRickBill PaxtonBill PaxtonJoe LoderKevin RahmKevin RahmFrank KruseMichael HyattMichael HyattDetective FrontieriPrice CarsonPrice CarsonDetective LiebermanAnn CusackAnn CusackLinda

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