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State of Play is a 2009 political drama thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy, and Billy Ray. The film stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Helen Mirren. The story begins with the death of a rising U.S. congressman’s mistress, which leads journalist Cal McAffrey to investigate the mystery. Plot Congressman Stephen Collins, known for his charisma and composure, faces a scandal when his research assistant and mistress is found de