Weapons of Mass Distraction

Weapons of Mass Distraction
Written by	Larry Gelbart
Directed by	Stephen Surjik
Starring	Gabriel Byrne Ben Kingsley
Music by	Don Davis
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Sean Ryerson
Cinematography	Alar Kivilo
Editor	Zach Staenberg
Running time	100 min
Original release
Release	May 17, 1997 (1997-05-17)
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Weapons of Mass Distraction is a 1997 television film directed by Stephen Surjik and written by Larry Gelbart, about two media moguls and their fight over ownership of a professional American football team. The film starred Gabriel Byrne and Ben Kingsley, with an ensemble supporting cast including Illeana Douglas, Mimi Rogers, and Jeffrey Tambor.

The film was nominated for four awards at the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special for Gelbart.