The Pentagon Papers (2003)

Drama, Thriller, History • PT1H32M

The Pentagon Papers

Overview

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.

Director: Rod Holcomb

Top Cast

  • James Spader as Daniel Ellsberg
  • Claire Forlani as Patricia Marx
  • Paul Giamatti as Anthony Russo
  • Alan Arkin as Harry Rowen
  • Kenneth Welsh as John McNaughon

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