The Most Dangerous Man in America
“Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers”
Synopsis
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-25
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Daniel Ellsberg
Self (Narraror)
Patricia Ellsberg
Self
John Dean
Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn
Self - Historian
Peter Arnett
Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
Ben Bagdikian
Self - Editor, Washington Post
Ann Beeson
Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
Robert Ellsberg
Self - Daniel's Son
Richard Falk
Self - Professor of International Law
Max Frankel
Self - Washington Bureau Chief, New York Times
J. William Fulbright
Self - Chair Foreign Relations Committee (archive footage)
James Goodale
Self - General Counsel, New York Times
Mike Gravel
Self - Senator (D-Alaska)
Morton Halperin
Self - Supervisor, Vietnam War Study (as Mort Halperin)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self - President (archive footage) (as Lyndon Johnson)
Randy Kehler
Self - Draft Resister
Bud Krogh
Self - Director, 'Plumbers' Unit (as Egil Krogh)
Pete McCloskey
Self - Representative, California
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Goldsmith, Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew, Judith Ehrlich
- Original Score
- Blake Leyh
- Original Title
- The Most Dangerous Man in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Kovno Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith
Rick Goldsmith, Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew, Judith Ehrlich
Blake Leyh
Dan Krauss, Vicente Franco
Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew, Rick Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Goldsmith
Writer
Michael Chandler
Writer
Judith Ehrlich
Director
Lawrence Lerew
Writer
Dan Krauss
Director of Photography
Michael Chandler
Editor
Lawrence Lerew
Editor
Blake Leyh
Original Music Composer
Rick Goldsmith
Editor
Judith Ehrlich
Writer
Rick Goldsmith
Director
Vicente Franco
Director of Photography
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What is The Most Dangerous Man in America about?
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
Who directed The Most Dangerous Man in America?
The Most Dangerous Man in America was directed by Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith.
Who stars in The Most Dangerous Man in America?
The principal cast of The Most Dangerous Man in America includes Daniel Ellsberg, Patricia Ellsberg, John Dean, Howard Zinn, Peter Arnett.
When was The Most Dangerous Man in America released and how long is it?
The Most Dangerous Man in America was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Most Dangerous Man in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Most Dangerous Man in America was composed by Blake Leyh.