The Post

~Truth be told


Overview

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 2017-12-22
Budget: $50000000
Revenue: $179769467
Runtime: 116 min


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