1971
“The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.”
Synopsis
Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the first time, reflecting on their actions and raising broader questions surrounding security leaks in activism today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bonnie Raines
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John Raines
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Bob Williamson
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Keith Forsyth
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Bill Davidon
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Peter Gregus
Bill
Lauren A. Kennedy
Bonnie Raines
Jonathan Joel Brennan
Bob
Rich Graff
John Raines
Daniel S. Taylor
Keith
John Isgro
Custodian
Kerry Malloy
FBI Agent
Dennis Brito
FBI Agent
Brian McCarthy
#9
Matthew Smith
Citizens' Commission
Danielle Varga
Citizens' Commission
Paul Darren
Security Guard
Richard Nixon
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johanna Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Rhodes, Johanna Hamilton
- Original Score
- Philip Sheppard
- Original Title
- 1971
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Maximum Pictures, Fork Films, ITVS, Big Mouth Productions, Motto Pictures, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Candescent Films, Independent Lens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanna Hamilton
Gabriel Rhodes, Johanna Hamilton
Philip Sheppard
Andreas Burgess, Kirsten Johnson
Gabriel Rhodes
Marilyn Ness, Katy Chevigny
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Hamilton
Director
Gabriel Rhodes
Writer
Marilyn Ness
Producer
Katy Chevigny
Producer
Johanna Hamilton
Writer
Philip Sheppard
Original Music Composer
Andreas Burgess
Director of Photography
Kirsten Johnson
Director of Photography
Markus Kirschner
Production Design
Eniola Dawodu
Costume Design
Gabriel Rhodes
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1971.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1971
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What is 1971 about?
Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the first time, reflecting on their actions and raising broader questions surrounding security leaks in activism today.
Who directed 1971?
1971 was directed by Johanna Hamilton.
Who stars in 1971?
The principal cast of 1971 includes Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth, Bill Davidon.
When was 1971 released and how long is it?
1971 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for 1971?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1971 was composed by Philip Sheppard.