The Most Dangerous Man in America(2009)
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
The Most Dangerous Man in America Synopsis
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009) is a documentary film directed by Judith Ehrlich, released on October 16, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Daniel Ellsberg, Patricia Ellsberg, John Dean and Howard Zinn. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Judith Ehrlich
- Writers:
- Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew, Rick Goldsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Krauss
- Composer:
- Blake Leyh
- Production:
- Kovno Communications
- Status:
- Released
The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009) Trailer
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The Most Dangerous Man in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Ellsberg
as Self (Narraror)
- Patricia Ellsberg
Patricia Ellsberg
as Self
- John Dean
John Dean
as Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn
as Self - Historian
- Peter Arnett
Peter Arnett
as Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
- Ben Bagdikian
Ben Bagdikian
as Self - Editor, Washington Post
- Ann Beeson
Ann Beeson
as Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
- Robert Ellsberg
Robert Ellsberg
as Self - Daniel's Son
- Richard Falk
Richard Falk
as Self - Professor of International Law
- Max Frankel
Max Frankel
as Self - Washington Bureau Chief, New York Times
- J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright
as Self - Chair Foreign Relations Committee (archive footage)
- James Goodale
James Goodale
as Self - General Counsel, New York Times
Key crew
Directed by Judith Ehrlich, written by Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew and Rick Goldsmith.
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The Most Dangerous Man in America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Most Dangerous Man in America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Most Dangerous Man in America online?
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Who stars in The Most Dangerous Man in America?
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The main cast of The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009) includes Daniel Ellsberg, Patricia Ellsberg, John Dean, Howard Zinn and Peter Arnett. The film was directed by Judith Ehrlich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Most Dangerous Man in America released?
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The Most Dangerous Man in America was released on October 16, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Most Dangerous Man in America worth watching?
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The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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