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All the President's Men (1976)

โ€œThe most devastating detective story of this century.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 2,160 votes 2h 18m pg ThrillerDramaHistoryMystery

#5 of 23 films from 1976 #116 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alan J. Pakula ยท Written by William Goldman

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Overview

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Carl Bernstein
Robert Redfordas Bob Woodward
Jack Wardenas Harry Rosenfeld
Martin Balsamas Howard Simons
Hal Holbrookas Deep Throat
Jason Robardsas Ben Bradlee
Jane Alexanderas Bookkeeper
Meredith Baxteras Debbie Sloan
Ned Beattyas Dardis
Stephen Collinsas Hugh Sloan
Penny Fulleras Sally Aiken
John McMartinas Foreign Editor
Robert Waldenas Donald Segretti
Frank Willsas Frank Wills

Facts

Release dateApril 9, 1976
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$70,600,000 (8.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0074119

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Questions

How long is All the President's Men?
All the President's Men runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is All the President's Men worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,160 votes, which places it #5 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 83%) and #116 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed All the President's Men?
All the President's Men was directed by Alan J. Pakula. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sophie's Choice (1982), Presumed Innocent (1990), Klute (1971).
Who stars in All the President's Men?
Dustin Hoffman as Carl Bernstein; Robert Redford as Bob Woodward; Jack Warden as Harry Rosenfeld; Martin Balsam as Howard Simons; Hal Holbrook as Deep Throat; Jason Robards as Ben Bradlee.
What is All the President's Men rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for All the President's Men?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1908.

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