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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House is a 2017 biographical political-thriller drama starring Liam Neeson and Diane Lane.

Based on the 2006 autobiography by Mark Felt and John O'Connor which is based on true events, the story follows Deputy Director of the FBI Agent William Mark Felt and how he became “Deep Throat” the anonymous whistleblower of the Watergate Scandal.


This film provides examples of:

  • The '70s: the movie takes place in the 1970’s.
  • Based on a True Story: The film is based on the autobiographical book of the same name.
  • The Runaway: Felt’s daughter Jaon ran away from home to join a commune and Mark has been searching for her ever since.
  • Scandalgate: The film is about Felt leaking the Watergate Scandal to the press.

Alternative Title(s): The Secret Man, The Silent Man

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