
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.
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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
Bobby Roth
Ricardo Aronovich
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Aronovich
Director of Photography
Bobby Roth
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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.).
