Overview
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedRon Howard directs this 2008 drama and history film dramatizing a landmark series of televised interviews between a former American president and a British broadcaster. After years of public silence, the guarded ex-leader agrees to confront questions about his time in office, setting up a tense battle of wits in which both men have much to prove. The tone is sharp, talky, and absorbing, dramatizing themes of accountability, image, and public reckoning. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.3, it appeals to viewers who enjoy intelligent historical dramas and character-driven verbal duels over spectacle.
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Top Cast
Michael Sheen
David Frost
Frank Langella
Richard Nixon
Kevin Bacon
Jack Brennan
Sam Rockwell
James Reston Jr.
Matthew Macfadyen
John Birt
Oliver Platt
Bob Zelnick
Rebecca Hall
Caroline Cushing
Toby Jones
Swifty Lazar
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama, History
Director