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1976 · 138 min · PG

All the President's Men

Directed by Alan J. Pakula · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

All the President's Men (1976) is a Drama film, directed by Alan J. Pakula set in Washington DC during the 1970s. It runs 138 minutes and is rated PG.

A neo noir, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of power & corruption and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
David Shire
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Cast
Robert RedfordDustin HoffmanJack WardenMartin BalsamHal HolbrookJason RobardsJane AlexanderMeredith Baxter

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington DC
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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