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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web (2017): Cast

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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web is a 2017 crime documentary directed by Emily James and Mark Lewis, starring Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan and Chuck Schumer. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Directors
Emily James and Mark Lewis
Genres
Documentary , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web About?

The premise of Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web without spoilers.

This documentary explores the rise and fall of Silk Road, a black market website that appeared on the darknet in 2011. Marketed as the "Amazon of illegal drugs," the site was created by an anonymous, libertarian intellectual using the online persona The Dread Pirate Roberts. Promising users anonymity and freedom from government oversight, Silk Road quickly became a highly profitable digital marketplace for drugs and other illicit goods, generating millions of dollars. The film examines the site's operation and the story behind its mysterious creator.

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • dea drug enforcement administration
  • 2010s
  • dark web
  • tax inspector
  • homeland security
  • secret service
  • drug cartel
  • criminal investigation
  • cat and mouse
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Cast & crew

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web Cast & Characters

Ronald Reagan leads the cast, with Nancy Reagan and Chuck Schumer. Directed by Emily James and Mark Lewis; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web

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From the directors

More from Emily James and Mark Lewis

More films directed by Emily James and Mark Lewis, best-rated first: Stolen: Heist of the Century, Strider, Enthusiastic Sinners and The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats.

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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web Also Known As

Also known as “Silk Road Drugs Death and the Dark Web”.

Also known as
  • Silk Road Drugs Death and the Dark Web

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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web released?

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web was released on August 21, 2017.

Who directed Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web was directed by Emily James and Mark Lewis.

More films by Emily James

Who is in the cast of Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?

Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web stars Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan and Chuck Schumer, among 11 credited actors.

Does Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web have a post-credit scene?

No. Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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