All the President's Men

Based on the true story of journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the film follows their relentless investigation into the 1972 Watergate break-in and subsequent cover-up. Guided by a mysterious informant known as Deep Throat, the reporters piece together a political conspiracy that ultimately leads to President Nixon's resignation. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film is widely regarded as one of the greatest journalism and political thrillers ever made.

• Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford did their own typing for authenticity.
• Real Washington Post newsroom desks were shipped to Hollywood sets.
• Deep Throat's identity remained secret for over 30 years.
• Robert Redford bought the book rights before it was published.
• The film used 270 pounds of actual shredded government documents.

• Follow the money.
• The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.
• We're under a lot of pressure, you know, and you put us in a very difficult position.
• All non-denial denials. They doubt our ancestry, but they don't say the story is wrong.
• The coverup had little to do with Watergate. It was about other things entirely.