Classic Films

CBHagman

(17,587 posts) Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:34 PM Apr 2026

50 years ago today, All the President's Men opened across the United States.

For the cast list and more, see the IMDB entry:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/

"There's been a break-in at Democratic headquarters..."

Have you seen it?

Did you see it when it was initially released?

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50 years ago today, All the President's Men opened across the United States. (Original Post) CBHagman Apr 2026 OP

Saw it several times. Moreover, lived it. I am 82 and have seen a lot of shit in my lifetime. It makes me utterly sick Ninga Apr 2026 #1

I, too, have seen it several times over the years young_at_heart Apr 2026 #3

I've seen it a couple times... 2naSalit Apr 2026 #2

Yes, I saw it. I was only 16, but it made a big impression at the time. sueh Apr 2026 #4

I bought the DVD MustLoveBeagles Apr 2026 #5

I read that Mia Farrow said Redford was always in his trailer BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #6

Ninga

(9,045 posts)

1. Saw it several times. Moreover, lived it. I am 82 and have seen a lot of shit in my lifetime. It makes me utterly sick

Reply to CBHagman (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:38 PM

Apr 2026

to my stomach at how far into the gutter the WaPo has fallen.
It’s a great film.

young_at_heart

(4,093 posts)

3. I, too, have seen it several times over the years

Reply to Ninga (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:46 PM

Apr 2026

I'm 86 and agree with all you have said. So much of the shit seems to happen under Republican leadership!

2naSalit

(105,305 posts)

2. I've seen it a couple times...

Reply to CBHagman (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:10 PM

Apr 2026

Remember when it was happening. I was in my late teens and becoming eligible to vote around then, had already been to many street protests by then.

sueh

(1,980 posts)

4. Yes, I saw it. I was only 16, but it made a big impression at the time.

Reply to CBHagman (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:55 PM

Apr 2026

I've watched it a few times since. I read the book, too.
Excellent book and film.

MustLoveBeagles

(18,687 posts)

5. I bought the DVD

Reply to CBHagman (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:33 PM

Apr 2026

I've seen it several times. I have no memory of Watergate. I was a baby & toddler when it happened.

BigmanPigman

(55,860 posts)

6. I read that Mia Farrow said Redford was always in his trailer

Reply to CBHagman (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:41 PM

Apr 2026

on the set of The Great Gatsby between takes of scenes and he was not focused on his acting or the film, he was focused on the Watergate Hearings.

I heard Woodward and Bernstien making comments a few years ago when the film was once again on everyone's mind. They said the big difference at the WaPo now it the sound, or lack of sound.

Currently everyone at the WaPo uses computers as opposed to loud typewriters.

That made me focus on the sounds while re-watching this film.

***Also, Nixon suspected Deep Throat was Felt from the FBI.

"W. Mark Felt, the former Associate Director of the FBI, was revealed in May 2005 to be "Deep Throat," the secret source who helped The Washington Post expose the Watergate scandal. Felt, who died in 2008, maintained his silence for over 30 years, often denying his role, while his family hailed him as a patriot".

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