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Poll: Ten Oscar-nominated Whistleblowers

A poll by ElMaruecan82
Everyday heroes who had the courage to jeopardize their lives by revealing hidden injustices to the public eye... whether men or women, fictional or real, triumphant or tragic, here is a list of ten memorable movie whistleblowers's performances that earned an Oscar nomination in a Leading Category.

From these 10 Oscar-nominated characters who 'knew too much', which one do you consider the most admirable?

Discuss here

In bold, what they denounced.

Results of 3,196 votes:

  1. 1.

    James Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

     
    The 'System' : Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
  2. 2.

    Marlon Brando in "On The Waterfront" 1954 Columbia

     
    Everyday Corruption : Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) in On the Waterfront
  3. 3.

    Al Pacino in Serpico (1973)

     
    Everyday Corruption : Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) in Serpico
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