Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web
Originally released in 2017. Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web is a documentary/crime film. directed by Emily James.
Starring Ross Ulbricht, Julia Vie, and Nele Vandeginste
Synopsis
Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This 'Amazon of illegal drugs' was the brainchild of a mysterious, libertarian intellectual operating under the avatar The Dread Pirate Roberts. Promising its users complete anonymity and total freedom from government regulation or scrutiny, Silk Road became a million-dollar digital drugs cartel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Ross Ulbricht
as Self
Julia Vie
as Self
Nele Vandeginste
as Julie Vie
Austin Berglas
as Head of Cyber Branch, FBI New York
Liam Hawley
as Ross Ulbricht
Andy Greenberg
as Wired
Steve Briscoe
as Austin Berglas
Gary Alford
as IRS
Chuck Schumer
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web about?
Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This 'Amazon of illegal drugs' was the brainchild of a mysterious, libertarian intellec...
Who directed Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web was directed by Emily James.
How long is Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
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 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web?
The main cast of Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web includes Ross Ulbricht, Julia Vie, Nele Vandeginste, Austin Berglas, Liam Hawley.