Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

The city shines brightest at night.

2014•1h 58m•7.7/10

CrimeDramaThriller

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(12K)

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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Production

Sierra/Affinity, Bold Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

Carolyn Gilroy

Jenny

Marco Rodríguez

Marco Rodríguez

Scrapyard Owner

Michael Papajohn

Michael Papajohn

Security Guard

Jonny Coyne

Jonny Coyne

Pawn Shop Owner

Rick Chambers

Rick Chambers

KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman

Pat Harvey

Pat Harvey

Pat Harvey

Rick Garcia

Rick Garcia

James Huang

James Huang

Marcus Mayhem Video

Leah Fredkin

Female Anchor

Bill Seward

Bill Seward

Bill Seward

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