Frost/Nixon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Frost/Nixon

In 1977, famed interviewer David Frost interviewed former president Richard Nixon.

Director: Ron Howard

Starring: Frank Langella • Sam Rockwell • Toby Jones • Matthew Macfadyen • Michael Sheen

R Drama 2 hrs, 2 m

60% WILL SEE 40% WON'T SEE

Plot: 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. 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. "Frost/Nixon" not only re-creates the on-air interview, but the weeks of around-the-world, behind-the-scenes maneuvering between the two men and their camps as negotiations were struck, deals were made and secrets revealed--all leading to the moment when they would sit facing one another in the court of public opinion.

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A look at Frost/Nixon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ron Howard last helmed Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary) and Eden. The film's writer Peter Morgan last penned Solace and In the Heart of the Sea.

Nov 2008

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Frost/Nixon was released in nationwide movie theaters on Thursday, December 25 , 2008. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including The Spirit, Marley & Me and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.