All the President's Men (1976)
Runtime: 2 hrs 19 mins
Synopsis: 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... 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. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 21, 2006
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- 2-Disc Set
- Double Amaray Case
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Mono 1.0 - English
- Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
- Closed Captioned - English - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1. "Alan J. Pakula Thrillers Trailer Gallery"
- Interviews - 1. "Vintage Jason Robards' Interview Excerpt from DINAH!, Hosted by Dinah Shore"
- Commentaries - 1. Robert Redford - Star
- Featurettes - 1. "Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN"
- 2. "Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire"
- 3. "Out of the Shadows: The Man Who was Deep Throat"
- 4. "Vintage Featurette: Pressure and the Press: The Making of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN"
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Reviews
Hal Holbrook is outstanding; this actor, herein in near-total shadow, is as compelling as he is in virtually every role played.
Features a host of fine character portrayals and a compelling climax that compensates for its length.
Além de contribuir como registro histórico e reflexão sobre a mídia e a ética, é, também, um magnífico exemplar do melhor do Cinema.
Alan Pakula's chronicle of the Washington Post Vs. the Watergate scandal is not only a poignant statement about the role of the press in the 1970s, but one of the most successful political movies in American history, both artistically and commercially.
Remarkably intelligent, working both as an effective thriller (even though we know the outcome of their investigations) and as a virtually abstract charting of the dark corridors of corruption and power.
...an exciting and tension-filled film...a feat made all the more remarkable for our knowing virtually everything that's going to happen in the story line.
A classic and factual American detective tale in need of remake now that Deep Throat is known. Maybe Adam Sandler could star?
It provides the most observant study of working journalists we're ever likely to see in a feature film.
Classic collaboration of Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, and Richard Nixon, in the most scandalous political tale of our time.
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