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James Franco and Jonah Hill star in this taut thriller from writer-director Rupert Goold, based on Michael Finkel’s chilling, real-life story. After a disgraced New York Times journalist (Hill) learns that Christian Longo, a man accused of murdering his family, claims to be him, he is intrigued and begins meeting with Longo. But as time goes on, Finkel realizes how dangerous Longo really is.
Original Release
04/17/2015
US Release
04/17/2015
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jonah Hill | Michael Finkel |
| James Franco | Christian Longo |
| Felicity Jones | Jill Barker |
| Maria Dizzia | MaryJane Longo / Mary Jane Longo |
| Ethan Suplee | Pat Frato |
| Conor Kikot | Zach Longo |
| Charlotte Driscoll | Sadie Longo |
| Stella Rae Payne | Madison Longo |
| Robert John Burke | Greg Ganley |
| Byron Jennings | Judge Odenkirk |
Directors
Writers
Rupert Goold, David Kajganich, Michael Finkel
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jonah Hill | Michael Finkel |
| James Franco | Christian Longo |
| Felicity Jones | Jill Barker |
| Maria Dizzia | MaryJane Longo / Mary Jane Longo |
| Ethan Suplee | Pat Frato |
| Conor Kikot | Zach Longo |
| Charlotte Driscoll | Sadie Longo |
| Stella Rae Payne | Madison Longo |
| Robert John Burke | Greg Ganley |
| Byron Jennings | Judge Odenkirk |
| Gretchen Mol | Karen Hannen / Karen |
| Betty Gilpin | Cheryl Frank / Cheryl |
| Seth Barrish | Blaise |
| Robert Stanton | Jeffrey Gregg |
| Michael Countryman | Coroner |
| Steve Routman | Jack Pool |
| Genevieve Angelson | Tina Alvis |
| Adam Mucci | Courtroom Sheriff |
| David Wilson Barnes | Corey Douglas |
| William Jackson Harper | Zak Rausch |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Arnon Milchan | Executive Producer |
| Brad Pitt | Executive Producer |
| Alejandra Cárdenas | Producer |
| Sarah Esberg | Producer |
| Dede Gardner | Producer |
| Anthony Katagas | Producer |
| Jeremy Kleiner | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
True Story
Clips
True Story: Jonah Talks To James In Prison
True Story: James Meets Auden
True Story: Reporter Calls Jonah
True Story: Jonah Hill Arrives At Prison
True Story: Jonah And Felicity Talk In The Library
Behind the Scenes
True Story: Making Of Featurette
True Story: Rupert Goold
True Story: Who Is Christian Longo? (Featurette)
True Story: Mike Finkel (Featurette)
True Story: Mike Finkel
True Story: James Franco
True Story: Felicity Jones
True Story: Jonah Hill
True Story: The Truth Behind True Story (Featurette)
