Pentagon Papers ( 2003 )

His greatest act of patriotism was an act of treason.

Expose a nation´s treachery... or protect it as a matter of national security? It´s the dilemma facing Daniel Ellsberg (James Spader) when he stumbles across The Pentagon Papers. Based on a true story, this compelling film traces the story of Ellsberg, an ambitious, Harvard-educated ex-Marine assigned to a top position at the Pentagon. As an analyst assigned to monitor the information coming out of Vietnam, Ellsberg is shocked to discover a 7,000 page, top-secret report that reveals the true extend of America´s clandestine involvement in the conflict. And his decision to expose the stunning truth behind the government´s active participation will either label him as a national hero... or a seditious renegade, intent on damaging the nation´s security and best interests.

The Pentagon Papers is a powerful political drama, hailed by critics. Also starring Emmy Award-nominee Alan Arkin.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 22 Februari, 2007