The Pentagon Papers(2003)
His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason.
The Pentagon Papers 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.
The Pentagon Papers (2003) is a drama, thriller and history film directed by Rod Holcomb, released on March 9, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti and Alan Arkin. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Rod Holcomb
- Writers:
- Jason Horwitch
- Producers:
- Fritzi Horstman
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Mayers
- Composer:
- Normand Corbeil
- Production:
- City Entertainment, Paramount Television
- Status:
- Released
The Pentagon Papers Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sean McCann
as John Mitchell
James Downing
as H.R. Haldeman
Key crew
Directed by Rod Holcomb, written by Jason Horwitch, produced by Fritzi Horstman.
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The Pentagon Papers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Pentagon Papers – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Pentagon Papers?
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The main cast of The Pentagon Papers (2003) includes James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti, Alan Arkin and Kenneth Welsh. The film was directed by Rod Holcomb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pentagon Papers released?
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The Pentagon Papers was released on March 9, 2003 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Pentagon Papers worth watching?
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The Pentagon Papers (2003) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.