Nightcrawler

The city shines brightest at night

Genres

CrimeDramaThriller

OverView

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.

Others

Budget

$8500000

Revenue

$50300000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

118 mins

Rating

7.703/10

Release Date

23 October 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Louis Bloom

Riz Ahmed

Rick

Rene Russo

Nina Romina

Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

Kevin Rahm

Frank Kruse

Michael Hyatt

Detective Frontieri

Price Carson

Detective Lieberman

Kent Shocknek

Sharon Tay

Ann Cusack

Linda

Carolyn Gilroy

Jenny

Marco Rodríguez

Scrapyard Owner

Michael Papajohn

Security Guard

Jonny Coyne

Pawn Shop Owner

Rick Chambers

KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman

Pat Harvey

Rick Garcia

James Huang

Marcus Mayhem Video

Leah Fredkin

Female Anchor

Bill Seward

Holly Hannula

KWLA Anchor Lisa Mays

Nick Chacon

Cop #1

Kevin Dunigan

Cop #2

Alex Ortiz

Cop #3

Eric Lange

Ace Video Cameraman

Kiff VandenHeuvel

Editor

Christina De Leon

Barred Door Woman

Jamie McShane

Freaked Motorist

Dig Wayne

Neighbor

Myra Turley

Female Neighbor

Merritt Bailey

Freelancer

Juan Fernandez

Reporter Ron De La Cruz

Lisa Remillard

Reporter Deena Rain

Manuel Lujan

Technical Director

Chris Wolfe

Reporter Joel Beatty

Austin Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

Marc Raishbrook

Stringer (uncredited)

Dale Shane

Paramedic (uncredited)

Kathleen York

Jackie (uncredited)

Viviana Chavez

Desiree (uncredited)

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

Emily Dahm

DUI Girl (uncredited)

Bill Blair

Control Room Switcher (uncredited)

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