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White Boy Rick 2018
A 2018 American crime drama film, White Boy Rick follows the story of Richard Wershe Jr., who at 14 years old became the youngest FBI informant ever in 1980s. Directed by Yann Demange and written by Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller, the movie features Matthew McConaughey making his film debut, alongside Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern, and Piper Laurie in her final performance. White Boy Rick had its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2018 and opened in American theaters on September 14, 2018 through Sony Pictures Releasing. Critics gave the film mixed reviews, and it earned over $25 million, $4 million less than its $29 million budget.
Cast
- Matthew McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.
- Richie MerrittRichard Wershe Jr.
- Bel PowleyDawn Wershe
- Jennifer Jason LeighFBI Agent Alex Snyder
- Brian Tyree HenryDetroit PD Vice Detective Mel "Roach" Jackson
- Rory CochraneFBI Agent Frank Byrd
- RJ CylerRudell "Boo" Curry
- Jonathan MajorsJohnny "Lil Man" Curry
- Eddie MarsanArt Derrick
- Taylour PaigeCathy Volsan-Curry
- Bruce DernGrandpa Roman "Ray" Wershe
- Piper LaurieGrandma Verna Wershe
- Kwon HaynesEdwin "Nug" Crutcher
- IshDARRSteven "Freaky Steve” Roussell
- James HowardChief Homicide Inspector Hill
- YGLeo "Big Man" Curry
- Danny BrownEdward "Black Ed" Hanserd
- Nicholas Link"Lil Tik" Curry Gang
- Kyanna SimoneBrenda Moore
Crew
- Director
- Yann Demange
- Screenplay
- Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, Noah Miller
- Producer
- John Lesher, Julie Yorn, Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin
- Cinematography
- Tat Radcliffe
- Editing
- Chris Wyatt
- Music
- Max Richter
Details
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, LBI Entertainment, Le Grisbi Productions, Protozoa Pictures, Studio 8
- Distributor
- Sony Pictures Releasing
- Budget
- $29 million
- Box office
- $26 million
