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6.6/10 • 480

2015-10-162h 5m

Drama

Based on the story behind the story.

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.

Directors
James Vanderbilt
Editors
Richard Francis-Bruce

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Cate Blanchett

    Cate Blanchett

    Mary Mapes

  2. Robert Redford

    Robert Redford

    Dan Rather

  3. Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid

    Lt. Colonel Roger Charles

  4. Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth Moss

    Lucy Scott

  5. Bruce Greenwood

    Bruce Greenwood

    Andrew Heyward

  6. Stacy Keach

    Stacy Keach

    Lt. Colonel Bill Burkett

  7. John Benjamin Hickey

    John Benjamin Hickey

    Mark Wrolstad

  8. Topher Grace

    Topher Grace

    Mike Smith

  9. Dermot Mulroney

    Dermot Mulroney

    Lawrence Lanpher

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Reno

Sep 9, 2016

8/10

When journalism becomes limbless! A surprisingly good film, you can compare it with the Oscar winner 'Spotlight'. But it was not popular as that one, because it was about the American politics, so seems the world did not care much. However, going down in the domestic market was a very sad. It was directed by the newcomer and he did a wonderful job, even for penning a good screenplay. But it was based on the memoir by Mary Mapes called 'Truth and Duty'. It's a journalism theme, sets in during the months before the 2004 presidential election. It was focused on the CBS's famous news series '60 Minutes Wednesday' where its episodes reveals some of the copy documents how George W. Bush altered them get into the military in the 80s. Soon the producer to the host, everyone who involved in that show receive a backlash. In the remaining parts, it aims to disclose how the claimer decides to fight the issue and would they succeed? Cate Blanchett was never attracted to me, but I never doubted her performances. So in this, she was amazing and quite physically looked beautiful. One of her great character display, and it should have nominated for the various awards, but I don't understand why it was discarded totally. The other actors too were awesome, Especially Robert Redford was superb as a news anchor. He's a bit old, otherwise I would have expected him to play Don Trump in a movie, maybe a biopic or comedy. Like the film revealed what happened to Mapes, I think those invisible and powerful men made this film does not get into the spotlight. But as I've seen, I say it's a must see film of the year, if you're interested in the US and its politics. How the story ends is sad, but I've seen other journalism films that highlights their strength, whereas this one was opposite. I loved the lines Cate delivered at one of the final scenes. I hope you watch it at least after reading my review. 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$9,600,000.00
Revenue
$5,383,097.00
Keywords
usa presidentbased on novel or bookpresidential electionjournalismbiographytv reporterbased on memoir or autobiographypolitical scandal2000s