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Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer(s): Liz Hannah, Josh Singer
Cast: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Sarah Paulson, Alison Brie
Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The two must overcome their differences as they risk their careers – and their very freedom – to help bring long-buried truths to light. The Post marks the first time Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have collaborated on a project.
This film is nominated for 2 Academy Awards, including
- Best Motion Picture of the Year
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Meryl Streep)