Movie: Frost/Nixon (2008)
“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. Written by alfiehitchie”
- Director: Ron Howard
- Release Date: 23 January 2009 (USA)
- Run Time: 122 min
- Country: USA , UK , France
- Genre: Drama , History
- MPAA: Rated R for some language.
Tagline: 400 million people were waiting for the truth.
Trivia: Frank Langella admits that he usually enjoys playing cards and joking around on movie sets, but felt it would compromise his character if he didn’t remain presidential on this set. While working on this movie other cast and crew referred to him as “Mr. President.” Langella suggests almost none of the crew ever met Frank Langella.
Goofs: 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.