Pentagon Papers (film)
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The Pentagon Papers is a historical film
about Daniel Ellsberg
and the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers
in 1971. The movie documents Ellsberg's life starting with his work for RAND
Corporation and ending with the day on which the judge declared his espionage trial a mistrial. It was directed by Rod Holcomb
and stars James Spader
as Ellsberg. The cast also includes Alan Arkin
and Paul Giamatti
.
Historical drama film
The historical drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons. Some historical dramas attempt to accurately portray a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow...
about Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg, PhD, is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret Pentagon study of U.S. government decision-making in relation to the Vietnam War,...
and the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers
Pentagon Papers
The Pentagon Papers, officially titled United States – Vietnam Relations, 1945–1967: A Study Prepared by the Department of Defense, is a United States Department of Defense history of the United States' political-military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967...
in 1971. The movie documents Ellsberg's life starting with his work for RAND
RAND
RAND Corporation is a nonprofit global policy think tank first formed to offer research and analysis to the United States armed forces by Douglas Aircraft Company. It is currently financed by the U.S. government and private endowment, corporations including the healthcare industry, universities...
Corporation and ending with the day on which the judge declared his espionage trial a mistrial. It was directed by Rod Holcomb
Rod Holcomb
Rod Holcomb is an American television director and producer. He has directed episodes of television series such as Quincy, M.E., The Six Million Dollar Man, Battlestar Galactica, Fantasy Island, The A-Team , ER, The District, The Lyon's Den, Lost, Invasion, Moonlight, Shark, The Pentagon Papers,...
and stars James Spader
James Spader
James Todd Spader is an American actor best known for his eccentric roles in movies such as Pretty in Pink, Less Than Zero, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Crash, Stargate, and Secretary...
as Ellsberg. The cast also includes Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Alan Wolf Arkin is an American actor, director, musician and singer. He is known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Catch-22, The In-Laws, Edward Scissorhands, Glengarry Glen Ross, Marley & Me, and...
and Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti is an American actor. Giamatti began his career as a supporting actor in several films produced during the 1990s including Private Parts, The Truman Show, Saving Private Ryan, The Negotiator, and Man on the Moon, before earning lead roles in several projects in the...
.
Cast
- James SpaderJames SpaderJames Todd Spader is an American actor best known for his eccentric roles in movies such as Pretty in Pink, Less Than Zero, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Crash, Stargate, and Secretary...
... Daniel Ellsberg - Claire ForlaniClaire ForlaniClaire Antonia Forlani is an English actress.-Early life:Claire Forlani was born in Twickenham, London, the daughter of Barbara , who was English, and Pierluigi Forlani, a music manager from Ferrara, Italy. At the age of 11, Forlani entered the Arts Educational School in London, where she began to...
... Patricia Marx - Paul GiamattiPaul GiamattiPaul Edward Valentine Giamatti is an American actor. Giamatti began his career as a supporting actor in several films produced during the 1990s including Private Parts, The Truman Show, Saving Private Ryan, The Negotiator, and Man on the Moon, before earning lead roles in several projects in the...
... Anthony Russo - Alan ArkinAlan ArkinAlan Wolf Arkin is an American actor, director, musician and singer. He is known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Catch-22, The In-Laws, Edward Scissorhands, Glengarry Glen Ross, Marley & Me, and...
... Harry Rowen - Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshKenneth Welsh, CM is a Canadian film and television actor . He is known to Twin Peaks fans as the multi-faceted villain Windom Earle, and has more recently played the father of Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator.In 1984 he was nominated for a Genie Award as Best Actor for his...
... John McNaughon - Maria del MarMaria del MarMaria del Mar may refer to:*Maria del Mar , lead singer of goth rock band National Velvet late 1980s - early 1990s; had acting role in film The Events Leading Up to My Death...
... Carol Ellsberg - Sean McCannSean McCannSean McCann may refer to:* Sean McCann , Lieutenant General and Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, succeeding Dermot Earley* Sean McCann , Canadian television actor...
... John Mitchell - James Downing ... H.R. Haldeman
- Richard FitzpatrickRichard FitzPatrickGeneral Richard FitzPatrick , styled The Honourable from birth, was an Anglo-Irish soldier, wit, poet, Whig politician and ‘sworn brother’ of the illustrious statesman of Charles James Fox...
... John Ehrlichman - Jonas Chernick ... Neil Sheehan
- Amy Price-FrancisAmy Price-FrancisAmy Price-Francis is an actress who played characters on the television series Little Men, Tracker, Snakes and Ladders, Rumours and, especially, The Cleaner, where she has played the role of Melissa Banks...
... Jan Butler - Aaron AshmoreAaron AshmoreAaron Robert Ashmore is a Canadian film and television actor, perhaps best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in Smallville and as Steve Jinks in Warehouse 13. He is the twin brother of actor Shawn Ashmore.-Career:...
... Randy Kehler - George R. RobertsonGeorge R. RobertsonGeorge R. Robertson is and American actor, most famous for his roles in the first 6 of 7 Police Academy movies and the film JFK. He also guest-starred on an episode of The Twilight Zone .-Career:...
... Senator Fulbright - Robert Seeliger ... FBI Agent
- Roland Rothchild ... FBI Agent
- Damir Andrei ... Leonard Boodin
- Carl MarotteCarl MarotteCarl Marotte is a Canadian actor. He received a Gemini Award nomination for his role in the television movie Net Worth as Marty Pavelich. His other work includes roles in Lance et Compte, a leading role in Beyond Reality as J.J...
... Charles Nesson - David FoxDavid FoxDavid Fox is a multimedia producer, best known for his early work on LucasArts games, most notably Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders. He and his wife, Annie Fox, now work on educational software, Web design, Emotional Intelligence content, online community, emerging technologies, and writing...
... Rechter W. Matthew Bryne - Neville Edwards ... Bailif
- Matt CookeMatt CookeMatthew David Cooke is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. His playing style has earned him a reputation of being a "pest" and he is known for his ability to aggravate opponents...
... Rand Employee - Jonathan HigginsJonathan Higgins-Bibliography:*Heroes, Monsters & Messiahs, Page 220 by Elizabeth Hirschman - 2000*Harry and Wally's Favorite TV shows, pages 307-307 by Harry Castleman and Walter J...
... Army Officer at Rand - Owen Rilan ... Cororra
- Sharon McFarlane ... Charlotte
- Daneen BooneDaneen BooneDaneen Boone , is a Canadian actress, mostly known for playing the role of "Justine" in the comedy / erotic / adventure series The Adventures of Justine.-Filmography:*Exposé - Heather...
... Blonde at Russo's - Judah KatzJudah KatzMontreal born and classically trained actor Judah Katz has worked in Toronto and Los Angeles for more than 25 years, appearing on television and in films....
... District Attorney - Bruce Gooch ... Supreme Court Marshal
- Mark Benesh ... Leonard Compson III
- Martin RoachMartin RoachMartin Jamie Roach is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles on Aaron Stone as T. Abner Hall and in the films Cube Zero, Diary of the Dead, and The Lookout.-Filmography:* Producing Parker as Dr...
... Sgt. Watson - Troy Blendell ... Marine Radio Man
- Amy Troung ... Vietnamese Woman
- Kris Saric ... Marine Captain in Bar
- Derek Murchie ... Air Force Officer in Bar