| Weapons of Mass Distraction | |
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| 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 |
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| Producer | Sean Ryerson |
| Cinematography | Alar Kivilo |
| Editor | Zach Staenberg |
| Running time | 100 min |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 17, 1997 |
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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.