CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 32m · R

The Pentagon Papers

His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason.

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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.

Directed byRod Holcomb

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
March 9, 2003
Studios
Paramount TelevisionCity Entertainment

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Spader

James Spader

Daniel Ellsberg

Claire Forlani

Claire Forlani

Patricia Marx

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Anthony Russo

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Harry Rowen

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

John McNaughon

Maria del Mar

Maria del Mar

Carol Ellsberg

Aaron Ashmore

Aaron Ashmore

Randy Kehler

Jonas Chernick

Jonas Chernick

Neil Sheehan

Martin Roach

Martin Roach

Sgt. Watson

Bruce Gooch

Bruce Gooch

Supreme Court Marshal

Creative team
Directed by
Rod Holcomb
Rod Holcomb
Written by
Jason Horwitch
Produced by
Fritzi Horstman

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