Summary:
Writer Peter Morgan's legendary battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the story of the historic encounter that changed both their lives. 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 (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
| Runtime: | 122 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for some language. |
| Production: | Universal Pictures |
| Genres: | Drama, History |
| Countries: | USA, UK, France |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ron Howard | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Peter Morgan | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Frank Langella | Richard Nixon |
| Kevin Bacon | Jack Brennan |
| Michael Sheen | David Frost |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Andy Milder | Frank Gannon |
| Clint Howard | Lloyd Davis |
| Gabriel Jarret | Ken Khachigian |
| Geoffrey Blake | Interview Director |
| Jim Meskimen | Ray Price |
| Kate Jennings Grant | Diane Sawyer |
| Matthew MacFadyen | John Birt |
| Oliver Platt | Bob Zelnick |
| Patty McCormack | Pat Nixon |
| Rebecca Hall | Caroline Cushing |
| Sam Rockwell | James Reston, Jr. |
| Toby Jones | Swifty Lazar |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Brian Grazer | Producer |
| David Bernardi | Executive Producer |
| Debra Hayward | Executive Producer |
| Eric Fellner | Producer |
| Karen Kehela | Executive Producer |
| Kathleen McGill | Associate Producer |
| Liza Chasin | Executive Producer |
| Louisa Velis | Associate Producer |
| Matthew Byam-Shaw | Executive Producer |
| Peter Morgan | Executive Producer |
| Ron Howard | Producer |
| Tim Bevan | Producer |
| Todd Hallowell | Executive Producer |
| William M. Connor | Associate Producer |
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