The Pentagon Papers (2003)
His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason.
Starring James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti
Directed by Rod Holcomb
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.
Runtime: 92 min.
Rating: 5.7
DVD
Languages: English
Genres: Drama,History,Thriller
Cast
Daniel Ellsberg
Patricia Marx
Anthony Russo
Harry Rowen
John McNaughon
Carol Ellsberg
Randy Kehler
Neil Sheehan