- Jeffrey Wigand: How did a radical journalist from Ramparts Magazine end up at CBS?
- Lowell Bergman: I still do the tough stories. "60 Minutes" reaches a lot of people.
Russell Crowe - Jeffrey Wigand
Al Pacino - Lowell Bergman

“- North: Winchell, you put out a three-page leaflet with a circulation of 90.
- Winchell: Might even land me a Pulitzer.”
Elijah Wood - North
Matthew McCurley - Winchell

“Look who's here. Amy Archer, Prize-itzer Pule winner.”

Tim Robbins - Norville Barnes

“- The Journalist: Most writers want to be famous.
- Jackie Kennedy: You want to be famous?
- The Journalist: No, I'm fine as I am.
- Jackie Kennedy: You should prepare yourself, this article will bring you a great deal of attention.
- The Journalist: Ah. In that case, any advice for me?
- Jackie Kennedy: Yes. Don't marry the president.”

Billy Crudup - The Journalist
Natalie Portman - Jackie Kennedy

“You can be an asshole if you're famous. You can't be unknown and be such a bitch, Lee.”
Jane Curtin - Marjorie