State of Play (2009)

State of Play

Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party's contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.

Director: Kevin Macdonald

Genres: Drama Thriller Crime Mystery

Actors: Russell Crowe Ben Affleck Rachel McAdams Helen Mirren Robin Wright Jason Bateman Jeff Daniels Michael Berresse Harry Lennix Josh Mostel Michael Weston Barry Shabaka Henley Viola Davis David Harbour Sarah Lord

Writers: Tony Gilroy Billy Ray Matthew Michael Carnahan