Thriller / Drama / Mystery /

Score: 55%( 764 votes )

Overview: As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.

Cast:

Zac Efron
Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaughey
Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidman
Charlotte Bless

David Oyelowo
Yardley Acheman

Macy Gray
Anita / Narrator

John Cusack
Hillary Van Wetter

Scott Glenn
W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamy
Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordon
Ellen Guthrie

Edrick Browne
Hustler #1

Kevin Waterman
Victim

Danny Hanemann
Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnik
Death Row Guard

John P. Fertitta
Sam Ellison

Jay Oliver
Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest

Gary Clarke
Weldon Pine

Ava Bogle
Renee / Nail Biter

Adam Sibley
Eugene

J.D. Evermore
Gate Guard

Phyllis Montana LeBlanc
Bartender

Nicole Barré
Charlotte Girlfriend #2

Camille Balsamo
Pam / Beach Girl #1

Leslie Hippensteel
Kim / Beach Girl #2

Grace Hightower
Yardley's Girlfriend

Lorrie Chilcoat
Wedding Singer

Faizon Love
Comedian

Stiggidy Steve
Hustler #3

Rahsaana Ison
Lady in Bar

Katarzyna Wolejnio
Jennifer

Nikolette Noel
Nancy

Corrina Lyons
Cousin Alice

Lee Daniels
Bartender