Review of All the President's Men (1976) by Robyn M — 28 Aug 2012
History's biggest scandal!
Based on the real-life story of the two reporters who wouldn't give up on the story of the Watergate break-in, ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is as gripping as any detective novel. Producer/star Redford was so intent on authenticity that he even flew actual garbage from the Washington Post wastepaper baskets out to the set. The movie does a good job of showing how much of the work of the reporters was dull persistence, and it also does a good job of showing us what went in to the decisions of editor Ben Bradlee (Jason Robards, in an Oscar-winning performance) and publisher Katharine Graham about what they needed in terms of proof in order to be able to publish the story.
This review of All the President's Men (1976) was written by Robyn M on 28 Aug 2012.
All the President's Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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