Nixon (1995)

Synopsis of Nixon

Oliver Stone, the most outspokenly political American filmmaker of the 1980s and '90s, directs this epic-length biography of Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the U.S., who was re-elected by a landslide in 1972, only to resign in disgrace two years later. Taking a non-linear approach, Nixon jumps back and forth between many different periods and events, from Nixon's strict upbringing at the hands of his Quaker mother, through the many peaks and valleys of his political career, to his downfall in the wake of the Watergate scandal. The facts of his life are blended with supposition and speculation to create a portrait that is often critical of the man's policies but displays an unexpected compassion toward his failings as a human being. Anthony Hopkins stars as Nixon, Joan Allen plays his long-suffering wife Pat, Mary Steenburgen portrays his mother Hannah, Bob Hoskins is cast as J. Edgar Hoover, Powers Boothe plays Alexander Haig, Paul Sorvino portrays Henry Kisinger, and Ed Harris plays E. Howard Hunt. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

212 mins

Director(s):

Oliver Stone

Writer(s):

Oliver Stone, Christopher Wilkinson, Stephen J. Rivele

Producer(s):

Andrew G. Vajna, Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations)

• 1995 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
• 1995 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Director
• 1994 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
• 1995 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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