The Pentagon Papers
"His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason."
Originally released in 2003. The Pentagon Papers is a drama/thriller film. directed by Rod Holcomb.
Starring James Spader, Claire Forlani, and Paul Giamatti
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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
Maria del Mar
as Carol Ellsberg
Aaron Ashmore
as Randy Kehler
Jonas Chernick
as Neil Sheehan
Martin Roach
as Sgt. Watson
Bruce Gooch
as Supreme Court Marshal
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- FX Networks
- City Entertainment
- Paramount Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pentagon Papers about?
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 ...
Who directed The Pentagon Papers?
The Pentagon Papers was directed by Rod Holcomb.
How long is The Pentagon Papers?
The Pentagon Papers has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Pentagon Papers released?
The Pentagon Papers was released on March 9, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pentagon Papers?
The main cast of The Pentagon Papers includes James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti, Alan Arkin, Kenneth Welsh.