The Pentagon Papers (film)

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Genre Drama History Thriller Directed by Rod Holcomb Country of origin United States		Written by Jason Horwich Theme music composer Normand Corbeil
Starring James Spader Claire Forlani Paul Giamatti Alan Arkin

The Pentagon Papers is a 2003 historical television film about Daniel Ellsberg and the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971. The film, which aired on FX, 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 and executive produced by Joshua D. Maurer, and stars James Spader as Ellsberg. The cast also includes Claire Forlani, Alan Arkin, and Paul Giamatti.

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 McNaughton

Maria del Mar as Carol Ellsberg

Sean McCann as John Mitchell

Jim Downing as H.R. Haldeman

Richard Fitzpatrick as John Ehrlichman

Jonas Chernick as Neil Sheehan

Amy Price-Francis as Jan Butler

Aaron Ashmore as Randy Kehler

Damir Andrei as Leonard Boodin

Carl Marotte as Charles Nesson

David Fox as Rechter W. Matthew Bryne

Martin Roach as Sgt. Watson

Sharon McFarlane as Charlotte

Owen Rilan as Cororra

George R. Robertson as Senator Fulbright

Robert Seeliger as FBI Agent

Roland Rothchild as FBI Agent

Neville Edwards as Bailif

Matt Cooke as Rand Employee

Jonathan Higgins as Army Officer at Rand

Daneen Boone as Blonde at Russo's

Judah Katz as District Attorney

Bruce Gooch as Supreme Court Marshal

Mark Benesh as Leonard Compson III

Troy Blendell as Marine Radio Man

Amy Troung as Vietnamese Woman

Kris Saric as Marine Captain in Bar

Derek Murchie as Air Force Officer in Bar

References

The Pentagon Papers (film) Wikipedia

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