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The Pentagon Papers (2003)
Director: Rod Holcomb
Cast: James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti, Alan Arkin
Runtime92 min
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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.
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The Pentagon Papers (2003), directed by Rod Holcomb, is a gripping political drama that brings to life the true story of Daniel Ellsberg's historic decision to leak the top-secret Pentagon documents that exposed the U.S. government's deceit about the Vietnam War. With powerful performances from actors like James Spader and Paul Giamatti, this film offers a thrilling look at the vital role of a free press in preserving democracy.
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The Pentagon Papers is a 2003 American historical drama television film about Daniel Ellsberg and the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971. The film documents Ellsberg's life starting with his work for RAND Corporation and ending with the day on which the judge declared a mistrial in Ellsberg's espionage case. The film was directed by Rod Holcomb, written by Jason Horwitch, and stars James Spader as Ellsberg. The cast also includes Claire Forlani, Alan Arkin, and Paul Giamatti. The film aired on FX on March 9, 2003.
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