What are the White House Plumbers?
1971. The Pentagon Papers, documents containing classified information about the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War, have just been leaked to the press. To protect President Richard Nixon’s reputation, the White House contacted two elite agents. One of their bold plans: to enter the Watergate building, the seat of the Democratic opposition, to listen to the opposition!
Adapted from the biggest scandal of the 1970s, the mini-series White House Plumbers, available on Prime Video through Warner Pass, tells the surreal yet true story of those who shook the history of the United States. Who are these “plumbers” to whom famous actors lend their features?
Woody Harrelson e. As Howard Hunt
Former CIA agent Everett Howard Hunt was hired by the White House Special Branch in 1971 as a secret mission consultant. its purpose? Discredit Daniel Ellsberg, the man responsible for leaking the Pentagon Papers, by breaking into his psychiatrist’s office to get his hands on compromising material.
Responsible for neutralizing the leak, he and his accomplices become one of the “plumbers” of the White House. But this penetration is only the beginning…
Nominated for Oscars for Larry Flynt, The Messenger and Three Billboards Outside the Box, Woody Harrelson brilliantly portrays E. Howard Hunt. Fans of the actor should appreciate his performance, on par with what is offered in True Detective.
Justin Theroux as Gordon Lee
Unforgettable Kevin Garvey from The Leftovers, memorable in Mulholland Drive and American Psycho, Justin Theroux lends his qualities to Hunt’s main accomplice, a certain George Gordon Liddy.
A former member of the FBI, Liddy has a reputation for being charismatic and unyielding, so much so that not even pain can shake him. “I won’t bow down and I won’t give up!” He remembers letting go of the candle flame. No Special Effects: His demonstration ends with third-degree burns…
A portrait of a self-confident, corrupt and patriotic agent, this colorful character offers hours of glory to the series.
Lena Headey as Dorothy Hunt
“Behind every great man is a woman !” No matter what one thinks of it, this adage turns out to be most true in the case of Everett Hunt and his wife, Dorothy. Although brilliant and ambitious, this active member of the CIA struggles to maintain a precarious balance between professional and family life, which is threatened by the incredible adventures of her husband.
It’s Lena Headey, known for her incredible portrayal of the tyrant Cersei Lannister in Game Of Thrones, who embodies this wonderfully ripped and deliciously stitched character. Will the multiple Emmy nominee finally be honored for this performance?
Judy Greer is Fran Lee
Francesca (“Fran”) Overwhelmed by her husband Gordon’s surreal discoveries, Liddy unfortunately suffers the consequences of her activities. Judy Greer (The Village, Jurassic World, Ant-Man) portrays a character as naive as she is loyal.
Domhnall Gleeson is John Dean
Popularly known for his role as a loquacious and brash politician in the final Star Wars trilogy, Domhnall Gleeson continues to explore this register with his character John Dean. Richard Nixon’s chief legal adviser in the White House, he is a mediator with the “plumbers”. Is it really a good idea to trust them?
new episode White House Plumbers Available every Tuesday on Prime Video with Warner Pass.
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