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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbPG19901h 33mUnited States of America, France

The Man Inside

Synopsis

Gunter Wallraff is a journalist seeking to expose the unethical journalism practiced by The Standard, a very popular and powerful German newspaper. He goes undercover, using forged identity papers and at great personal risk, to join their staff. Once there, he sees how they don't just report the news, but manufacture it to suit the personal political agenda of the paper's leaders.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 26, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bobby Roth
Original Title
The Man Inside
Country of Origin
United States of America, France
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
New Line Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bobby Roth

Director of Photography

Ricardo Aronovich

Department Leadership Roster

Ricardo Aronovich

Ricardo Aronovich

Director of Photography

Bobby Roth

Bobby Roth

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Inside.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Inside

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Man Inside about?

Gunter Wallraff is a journalist seeking to expose the unethical journalism practiced by The Standard, a very popular and powerful German newspaper. He goes undercover, using forged identity papers and at great personal risk, to join their staff. Once there, he sees how they don't just report the news, but manufacture it to suit the personal political agenda of the paper's leaders.

Who directed The Man Inside?

The Man Inside was directed by Bobby Roth.

Who stars in The Man Inside?

The principal cast of The Man Inside includes Jürgen Prochnow, Peter Coyote, Nathalie Baye, Dieter Laser, Dieter Prochnow.

When was The Man Inside released and how long is it?

The Man Inside was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Inside?

The Man Inside holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).