John Cullen — Kill the Messenger Character Profile

About John Cullen

A high-level CIA source with direct knowledge of the Contra cocaine trafficking scheme. He personally seeks out Webb in a motel room to provide crucial information needed for Webb investigation.

Character Facts

Played by

Ray Liotta

Appears in

Kill the Messenger (2014)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• John Cullen — Narrative Protagonist — Gary Webb (Jeremy Renner)

  Cullen provides direct scheme knowledge.

• John Cullen — Professional Colleagues — Fred Weil (Michael Sheen)

  Both operate within the same intelligence apparatus.

• John Cullen — Unknown Subject — Ronny Quail (Robert Patrick)

  Quail's dealings intersect with CIA operations.

• John Cullen — Alliance Associates — Norwin Meneses (Andy Garcia)

  Both tied to Contra funding apparatus.

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• Danilo Blandon (Yul Vazquez)
• Eric Webb (Matt Lintz)
• Ian Webb (Lucas Hedges)
• Quail's Girlfriend (Jena Sims)
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