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- To prepare for the role of the overweight character Mark Whitacre, Matt Damon purposely gained weight prior to filming. He did this by eating lots of hamburgers, pizza, and dark beer, which he described in an interview as being "really, really, really fun."
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The Informant! is a 2009 American biographical crime comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. Written by Scott Z. Burns, the film stars Matt Damon as the titular informant named Mark Whitacre, as well as Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Melanie Lynskey.
Dec 18, 2023 · A: The lead role of Mark Whitacre is played by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon, who delivers a brilliant and captivating performance. Q: Is “The Informant!” suitable for all audiences? A: The movie has an R rating due to some language and adult themes, so it may not be appropriate for younger viewers.
Sep 16, 2009 · The FBI recruits him as an informant, taps phones, teaches him to wear a wire and even videotapes price-fixing meetings, building an airtight case. Eventually three officials, including vice chairman Michael Andreas, son of the founder, were found guilty; the company was fined $100 million and paid another $400 million in a class action lawsuit.
Sep 17, 2009 · Matt Damon doesn't usually hide, and why should he? His sunny good looks and go-getter smile made him a star. In 1998, when Damon was...
- Richard Corliss
Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Matt Damon, Lucas McHugh Carroll, Eddie Jemison, Rusty Schwimmer. The U.S. government decides to go after an agro-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president-turned-informant Mark Whitacre.
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- Biography, Comedy, Crime
- Steven Soderbergh
- 2009-09-18
Sep 7, 2009 · Matt Damon had to put on 30 pounds for his new role in “The Informant” — and said getting fat for the part was a cinch.
Sep 20, 2009 · Host Liane Hansen speaks to investigative writer Kurt Eichenwald, whose book, The Informant: A True Story, is the subject of the new movie starring Matt Damon.
