Factual account of investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the Washington Post whose reporting of the Watergate break-in eventually led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States. The film focuses on the period from the break-in on June 17, 1972 to Nixon’s re-election in November later than year. Their perseverance – and the support of their editors – revealed that the break-in at the Watergate office complex was only one small part of a much larger network of intelligence gathering activities, many of which were illegal. The story also focuses on the role of Woodward’s now legendary secret source dubbed Deep Throat (since identified as FBI Deputy Director Mark Felt) and the encouragement he provided when the journalists hit roadblocks in their investigation.

All the President's Men (1976)
  • Rating: (40,579 votes)
  • Taglines:At times it looked like it might cost them their jobs, their reputations, and maybe even their lives. » The most devastating detective story of the century! »
  • Runtime:138 minutes
  • Director: Alan J. Pakula
  • Country:USA
  • Actors:
    Carl Bernstein
    Dustin Hoffman
    Bob Woodward
    Robert Redford
    Harry Rosenfeld
    Jack Warden
    Howard Simons
    Martin Balsam
    Deep Throat
    Hal Holbrook
    Ben Bradlee
    Jason Robards
    Bookkeeper
    Jane Alexander
    Debbie Sloan
    Meredith Baxter
    Dardis
    Ned Beatty
    Hugh Sloan
    Stephen Collins
  • Genres:Drama, History, Thriller
  • Producers:
    Jon Boorstin
    associate producer  
    Michael Britton
    associate producer  
    Walter Coblenz
    producer  
  • Plots: In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it. They find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
All the President's Men
  • User's comment:Exciting Investigative Journalism by mikepwong

    Rating: 9 out of 10. Directed by Alan Pakula. Robert Redford does a great job playing the role of journalist Bob Woodward. The more talented Dustin Hoffman gives an excellent performance as Carl Bernstein. I once heard that this movie is a good guide for 'how-to' and 'how-not-to' conduct investigative journalism.

    The two journalists team up right after the Watergate burglars get arrested. They follow their own clues, but these tips only lead to dead ends, the puzzle is complicated. However, these Watergate burglars seem to be linked to the Republican Party and possibly to the White House.

    Alan Pakula does an incredible job of keeping the movie suspenseful and intriguing. As the story progresses, the viewer feels deeply involved in how these two journalists uncover the conspiracy. The contrast between the two main characters adds to the movie. Redford as Woodward has a relaxed and charming approach, while Hoffman as Bernstein is more persistent and sometimes daring.

    Woodward has a White House contact played by Hal Holbrook named 'Deep Throat' that he meets in 'Cloak and Dagger' style in a dark undercover parking lot, we never see his face clearly and he speaks in a rough rasping voice. 'Deep Throat' provides Woodward information in an indirect manner and keeps the journalists on the right track. This type of informant character has been replicated many times over in suspense movies and TV, especially on the TV series 'The X-Files'.

    Jason Robarbs as Bill Bradlee, editor of 'The Washington Post' performs remarkably as boss of the newspaper. Constantly reminding Woodward and Bernstein to find good solid evidence, but he also gets frustrated when none of the informants will go on the record with what they know. Robarbs won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this role.

    I never get bored with watching this movie. If you have not seen it before, treat yourself to a viewing.


  • Quotes: Bob Woodward: Well, who is Charles Colson? Harry Rosenfeld: The most powerful man in the United States is President Nixon. You've heard of him? Charles Colson is special counsel to the President. There's a cartoon on his wall. The caption reads, "When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow." Harry Rosenfeld: Bernstein, why don't you finish one story before trying to get on another?
  • Also known as: Todos los hombres del presidente (Argentina), Todos los hombres del presidente (Mexico - imdb display title), Todos los hombres del presidente (Spain), Alla presidentens män (Finland - imdb display title, Swedish title), Alla presidentens män (Sweden), Die Unbestechlichen (Austria), Die Unbestechlichen (West Germany), Les hommes du président (Canada - French title), Les hommes du président (France), бЯЪ ОПЕГХДЕМРЯЙЮЪ ПЮРЭ (Soviet Union - Russian title), Alle præsidentens mænd (Denmark), Alle presidentens menn (Norway), Az elnök emberei (Hungary), Oloi oi anthropoi tou proedrou (Greece - transliterated ISO-LATIN-1 title), Os Homens do Presidente (Portugal), Presidentin miehet (Finland), Svi predsednikovi ljudi (Serbia), Svi predsjednikovi ljudi (Yugoslavia - imdb display title, Croatian title), Todos os Homens do Presidente (Brazil), Toti oamenii presedintelui (Romania), Tutti gli uomini del presidente (Italy), Wszyscy ludzie prezydenta (Poland),

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