Frost/Nixon(2008)- Production Details

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Synopsis

For three years after being forced from office, Richard Nixon remained silent. But in the summer of 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 David 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 harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignity--ultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • December 5, 2008

MPAA Rating

R (for some language.)

Genres

Drama, Interview, Historical, Adaptation

Run Time

2 hours 2 minutes

Distributors

Universal Pictures

Box Office

$18,593,156

Production Status

Released

Produced In

United States

Director

Ron Howard

Director

CAST

Frank Langella

Richard Nixon

Michael Sheen

David Frost

Sam Rockwell

James Reston Jr.

Toby Jones

Irving "Swifty" Lazar

Matthew Macfadyen

John Birt

Andy Milder

Frank Gannon