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The Pentagon Papers (2003)

His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason.

  • Mar 9, 2003
  • 1h 32m
  • R

5.8/10

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40 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Pentagon Papers is a 2003 drama and thriller film directed by Rod Holcomb. Its leading cast includes James Spader, Claire Forlani and Paul Giamatti. It runs for 1 hour 32 minutes.

Synopsis

This compelling political drama is based on the true story of high-ranking Pentagon official Daniel Ellsberg, who, during the Nixon era, strove to preserve American democracy by leaking top-secret documents to the New York Times and Washington Post. The documents in question would eventually become famous as the Pentagon Papers, which revealed the true reasons for U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

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Time needed
1 hour 32 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
5.8/10 from 40 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • James Spader Daniel Ellsberg
  • Claire Forlani Patricia Marx
  • Paul Giamatti Anthony Russo
  • Alan Arkin Harry Rowen
  • Kenneth Welsh John McNaughon
  • Maria del Mar Carol Ellsberg
  • Aaron Ashmore Randy Kehler
  • Jonas Chernick Neil Sheehan
  • Martin Roach Sgt. Watson
  • Bruce Gooch Supreme Court Marshal
  • Sean McCann John Mitchell
  • James Downing H.R. Haldeman
  • Richard Fitzpatrick John Ehrlichman
  • Amy Price-Francis Jan Butler
  • George R. Robertson Senator Fulbright
  • Robert Seeliger FBI Agent
  • Roland Rothchild FBI Agent
  • Damir Andrei Leonard Boudin

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