Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997)
1h 40m
Running Time
November 10, 1997Release Date
Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997)
1h 40m
Running Time
November 10, 1997Release Date
Network & Production Companies
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Plot.
As two warring media moguls grapple for ownership of a coveted professional football team, they use the newspapers, magazines and television stations they own to destroy each other's reputations.
Where to Watch.
SubsCurrently Weapons of Mass Distraction is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Sky Go
Streaming in:🇩🇪 Germany
Cast & Crew.
Gabriel Byrne
Lionel Powers
Ben Kingsley
Julian Messenger
Mimi Rogers
Ariel Powers (aka Alexi)
Jeffrey Tambor
Alan Blanchard
Illeana Douglas
Rita Pascoe
Paul Mazursky
Dr. Jonathon Cummings
Chris Mulkey
Jerry Pascoe
R. Lee Ermey
Billy Paxton
Details.
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Wiki.
Weapons of Mass Distraction is a 1997 television film directed by Stephen Surjik and written by Larry Gelbart, about two media moguls and their fight over ownership of a professional American football team. The film starred Gabriel Byrne and Ben Kingsley, with an ensemble supporting cast including Illeana Douglas, Mimi Rogers, and Jeffrey Tambor.
The film was nominated for four awards at the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special for Gelbart.