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Movie Description
Covers the period from 1972-1974; Produced and released in 1976.
With ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, director Alan Pakula adapts the best-selling book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Pakula created a film that takes its place among such important conspiracy dramas as THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR and THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH. The focus is on the 1972 investigation of the break-in to the Democratic Party headquarters, otherwise known as the Watergate burglary. Through a complicated web of intrigue and secrecy that eventually involves the highest levels of government, hungry young journalists Woodward (Robert Redford) and Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) of the Washington Post aggressively examine the incident, uncovering information that ultimately leads to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Exceptional performances by Redford and Hoffman are complemented by Jason Robards as the dubious but supportive executive editor at the Post, and Hal Holbrook's celebrated characterization of mysterious informer Deep Throat. The pacing of the film is quick and exciting, drawing viewers into the action of one of the most intriguing mysteries in all of American political history.
Synopsis
The events surrounding the 1972 break-in to the Democratic Party headquarters led to perhaps the most celebrated work of investigative journalism in American history and shook a presidency to its foundations. In his adaptation of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's best-selling account of those events, Alan Pakula has created a film that takes its place among such important conspiracy dramas as THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR and THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH. Two hungry young reporters team up on what at first appears to be a minor story but soon grows into a complicated web of intrigue and secrecy that just might involve the highest levels of government. Exceptional performances by Robert Redford (as Woodward) and Dustin Hoffman (as Bernstein) are complemented by Jason Robards as the dubious but supportive executive editor and Hal Holbrook's celebrated characterization of Deep Throat. The pacing of the film is a joy to behold, inviting the viewer to track down the mystery right alongside the stars.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Widescreen 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
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Production Notes
Theatrical release: April 9, 1976.
Filmed on location in Washington, DC.
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is on the American Film Institute's (AFI) Top 100 Thrills list.
British director John Schlesinger refused to direct the story, saying it should be tackled by an American director.
The budget was approximately $7.5 million.
Security guard Frank Wills, who discovered the Watergate break-in, plays himself in the film.
Industry Reviews
"...One of the Big Three of screen newspaper dramas..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (08/19/1994)
"...With Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman at their purest normal-guy best..."
Entertainment Weekly - Entertainment Weekly Staff (01/11/2002)
5 stars out of 5 -- "[A] beautiful looking piece of cinema, full of shadows, darkness and paranoia."
Uncut - Kevin Maher (03/01/2006)
4 stars out of 4 -- "[T]his 1976 film feels particularly relevant."
Rolling Stone - Peter Relic (03/09/2006)
"[The film] remains a spectacular filmic achievement -- a perfect suspense film..."
Premiere - Glenn Kenny (04/01/2006)
"[A] benchmark for films about print journalism. The sheer density of information is daunting, but proceedings are firmly anchored by the performances..."
Sight and Sound - Matthew Leyland (05/01/2006)
"[T]his is as much of a nail-biter as any action thriller."
Total Film - Total Film Staff (04/01/2007)
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