The Best of Enemies Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Buckley vs Vidal. 2 men. 10 debates. Television would never be the same.

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Last modified: Apr. 12, 2019

The Best of Enemies

Release Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 Limited

Director: Morgan Neville • Robert Gordon IX

N/A Documentary N/A

3.33 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the summer of 1968, television news changed forever. Dead last in the ratings, ABC hired two towering public intellectuals to debate each other during the Democratic and Republican national conventions. William F. Buckley, Jr. was a leading light of the new conservative movement. A Democrat and cousin to Jackie Onassis, Gore Vidal was a leftist novelist and polemicist. Armed with deep-seated distrust and enmity, Vidal and Buckley believed each other’s political ideologies were dangerous for America. Like rounds in a heavyweight battle, they pummeled out policy and personal insult—cementing their opposing political positions. Their explosive exchanges devolved into vitriolic name-calling. It was unlike anything TV had ever broadcast, and all the more shocking because it was live and unscripted. Viewers were riveted. ABC News' ratings skyrocketed. And a new era in public discourse was born.

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A look at The Best of Enemies behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Morgan Neville last helmed Piece by Piece and STEVE! (martin).

Director: Morgan Neville
Robert Gordon IX
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Studio: Magnolia Pictures
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Tagline: Buckley vs Vidal. 2 men. 10 debates. Television would never be the same.
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Language: English

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The Best of Enemies Release Date: When was the film released?

The Best of Enemies was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 31 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Southpaw and 6 Ways to Die. As a limited release, The Best of Enemies was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.