Synopsis

OSCAR® Winners Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks* team for the first time in this thrilling film based on a true story. Determined to uphold the nation's civil liberties, Katharine Graham (Streep), publisher of The Washington Post, and hard-nosed editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks) join forces to expose a decades-long cover-up. But the two must risk their careers--and their freedom--to bring truth to light in this powerful film with a celebrated cast.

*Steven Spielberg: Directing, Saving Private Ryan, 1998; Directing, Best Picture (Steven Spielberg, Gerald R. Molen and Branko Lustig, Producers), Schindler's List, 1993; Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, 1986. Meryl Streep: Actress, The Iron Lady, 2011; Actress, Sophie's Choice, 1982; Supporting Actress, Kramer vs. Kramer, 1979. Tom Hanks: Actor, Forrest Gump, 1994; Actor, Philadelphia, 1993.