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Frost/Nixon (2008)
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Release Date:
23 January 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
400 million people were waiting for the truth. See more »
Plot:
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Nominated for 5 Oscars.
Another 11 wins
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39 nominations
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(79 articles)
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Sheen Boosted Popularity With Family Lie
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Not to be missed! Vey rewarding
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Frank Langella | ... | Richard Nixon | |
| Michael Sheen | ... | David Frost | |
| Sam Rockwell | ... | James Reston, Jr. | |
| Kevin Bacon | ... | Jack Brennan | |
| Matthew Macfadyen | ... | John Birt | |
| Oliver Platt | ... | Bob Zelnick | |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Caroline Cushing | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Swifty Lazar | |
| Andy Milder | ... | Frank Gannon | |
| Kate Jennings Grant | ... | Diane Sawyer | |
| Gabriel Jarret | ... | Ken Khachigian | |
| Jim Meskimen | ... | Ray Price | |
| Patty McCormack | ... | Pat Nixon | |
| Geoffrey Blake | ... | Interview Director | |
| Clint Howard | ... | Lloyd Davis |
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Rated R for some language.
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122 min
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USA:R (certificate #44159) | UK:15 | Australia:M | Ireland:PG | Finland:K-11 | Norway:11 | South Korea:12 | Netherlands:12 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Czech Republic:15 | Germany:6 | New Zealand:M | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Portugal:M/12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Sweden:7 | Singapore:NC-16 | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Denmark:11 | Austria:6 | France:U | Iceland:12 (theatrical rating) | Iceland:7 (video rating) | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Peru:PT
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Even while off-camera, all of the actors would remain in character and continue the Frost/Nixon rivalry by bickering and making fun of each other.See more »
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Factual errors: When Frost is flying to LAX on a British Airways 747, the flight crew announcements are in a distinctly American accent. While not impossible for British Airways to have American flight deck crew, it would be extremely unlikely.See more »
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David Frost:I'm in this for all I've got.See more »
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Featured in The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2009) (TV)See more »
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I had the pleasure of watching this gripping movie at the opening night of the British Film festival. Ron Howard's direction and story telling ability are in top form with this effort. From the very first scene a carefully crafted and very credible 70s's atmosphere sets a solid stage for the superbly cast film and quickly transports the viewer into the political jungle that was "Tricky Dickey's" playground.
The acting duo of Frank Langella & Micheal Sheen (Nixon & Frost) are set on a collision course that finds two deeply passionate personalities at the mercy of their insatiable desires. Both actor's portrayals are a study of affectation and body language, pleasurably accurate and yet not simply an impersonation. Indeed, the film never strays from the distinct Howard format that breathes so much life (read intimacy) into this familiar and yet mysterious relationship that exists for so many people who lived through the exceptional event.
Make no mistake, this is by no means a two man show, quite the contrary. In fact, the wealth of supporting roles is perhaps the finest feature of this production. Bacon's devoted and stalwart marine practically glints of gun metal and polished shoe leather. The trio of Gould, Platt and Rockwell portray effortlessly the roles of the men who, brick by brick, constructed the platform from which Frost so successfully and serendipitously elicited one of the greatest unspoken confessions of all time. Rebecca Hall is delicious and demure, constantly filling scenes with her elegant presence.
Perhaps the richest praise should be reserved for Peter Morgan, who has, without question, penned a truly captivating and insightful story that delivers not only a satisfying comprehension of a complex time in US history, but captures a generation's struggle to come to terms with the frailty of leadership that still echoes today.
Not to be missed, this film can be enjoyed on multiple levels and will undoubtedly be regarded as seminal for it's engrossing insight and expert depiction.