Kill the Messenger
Synopsis
Two rebel brother, Drake and Daniel, disguise themselves as Union soldiers in order to deliver a secret letter to a turncoat Union officer named Hatcher. When Drake gets injured, young Daniel is forced to deliver the message alone. But the mission goes awry and Daniel must flee camp with a meek northern photographer Benjamin, who has been framed for a murder he didn't commit. Unaware that they are being pursued by Hatcher, who has plans of his own for the letter, they embark upon an incredible journey that will test their courage, friendship, their views on war, and their very lives.
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January 1, 2003
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Alan Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Alan Richardson, Michael Kouroubetes
- Original Title
- Kill the Messenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Richardson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Alan Richardson
Timothy Alan Richardson, Michael Kouroubetes
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Timothy Alan Richardson
Director
Timothy Alan Richardson
Writer
Michael Kouroubetes
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What is Kill the Messenger about?
Two rebel brother, Drake and Daniel, disguise themselves as Union soldiers in order to deliver a secret letter to a turncoat Union officer named Hatcher. When Drake gets injured, young Daniel is forced to deliver the message alone. But the mission goes awry and Daniel must flee camp with a meek northern photographer Benjamin, who has been framed for a murder he didn't commit. Unaware that they are being pursued by Hatcher, who has plans of his own for the letter, they embark upon an incredible journey that will test their courage, friendship, their views on war, and their very lives.
Who directed Kill the Messenger?
Kill the Messenger was directed by Timothy Alan Richardson.
Who stars in Kill the Messenger?
The principal cast of Kill the Messenger includes Jay Beyers, John C. Finnegan, Rachel Hughes, John Coffman, Bryce Cone.
When was Kill the Messenger released and how long is it?
Kill the Messenger was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.