The Pentagon Papers

The Pentagon Papers

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.

quick facts
Release date:March 9, 2003
Directed by:Rod Holcomb
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:92 Minutes
Producer:Stephen J. Turnbull
Music by:Normand Corbeil
Cinematography:Michael Mayers
Screenplay by:Jason Horwitch
Genre:Thriller

Cast of The Pentagon Papers

Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Born:March 26, 1934
Age:78
Kenneth Welsh
Kenneth Welsh
John McNaughon
Born:March 30, 1942
Age:70
Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Anthony Russo
Born:June 6, 1967
Age:44
James Spader
James Spader
Daniel Ellsberg
Born:February 7, 1960
Age:52
Claire Forlani
Claire Forlani
Patricia Marx
Born:July 1, 1972
Age:39
Sean McCann
Sean McCann
John Mitchell
Born:September 24, 1935
Age:76

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
2003 Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie, Alan Arkin
2003 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television Film/Miniseries, Rod Holcomb
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Film director of The Pentagon Papers

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,...
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