On November 7 1972 Nixon is reelected for his second term... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on Richard Nixon-enjoy!
1 All the President's Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
Chronicles the investigation of Woodward and Bernstein (Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman) who uncovered the Watergate Scandal; won several Academy Awards including Best Writing, Best Sound and Best Art Direction...
2 Nixon (1995) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the life story of Richard Milhouse Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) from his childhood to his time as president; nominated for Oscars including: Best Writing and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (All the President's Men) I look forward to your response on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Other movies with Nixon...
ReplyDelete1) Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) Director:
Art Linson
Bill Murray stars as Hunter S. Thompson and Peter Boyle is his famous fictional pal, Lazlo. Also, a GREAT soundtrack featuring an original score by Neil Young and various classic 60's music (which has been replaced on the official DVD, due to a rights mix-up, so watch it on VHS or TV ONLY). Great scene at end where Thompson/Murray confronts Nixon in a bathroom about his shortcomings. Not a perfect film, but interesting parts, and Murray & Boyle are great!
Rich Little's, A Christmas Carol (TV 1978) Director: Trevor Evans
A Christmas Carol staring Rich Little as... EVERYONE! Nixon appears as the Ghost of Jacob Marley (draped in his Watergate tapes, instead of chains).
Frost/Nixon (2008) Director: Ron Howard
Didn't see it. Heard it was good.
Thanks for the additional picks...
ReplyDeleteDianezy
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