Frost/Nixon

Synopsis

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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  • Exclusive: Morgan & Sheen, The Special Relationship

    Published on: 2008-12-02 19:52:45.0

    Comingsoon.net has caught up with writer/director Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen on their latest movie 'Frost/Nixon'. The pair have worked together on almost a half a dozen different projects, and are both geared up to promote their latest collaborative biopic. The two talk about how they came to their respective roles, how they approached the film, and how faithful the dialogue is to the actual play. 'Frost/Nixon' is out in theaters December 26 and also stars Frank Langella, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Rockwell.

    "...Yeah, I was intrigued by the prospects of playing Frost and read the play and thought it was extraordinary. But also, the other weird connection for me was that Peter told me about the play and then when I got the script..."

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  • Ron Howard Revisits Frost/Nixon

    Published on: 2008-11-28 18:44:27.0

    Cominsoon.net has caught up with long time filmmaker Ron Howard on his latest adaptation 'Frost/Nixon'. Howards talks about how he came to film Frost/Nixon. He also talks about his own memories of the times around the resignation of Nixon, and the effect it had on the country. Howards also touches on becoming a director, Obama, and Frost/Nixon on broadway. 'Frost/Nixon' is out in theaters December 5.

    "...One of the reasons why we ended up releasing it after the election is that the story has no political axe to grind, and people looking at the film as a political statement, I felt, were going to be a little disappointed. It's a humanizing look at both of these very complicated characters in this event, so I think its relevance is the same either way..."

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  • U.K. writing talents take on 'Frost/Nixon'

    Variety.com has interviewed 'Frost/Nixon' writer and actor team Peter Morgan and Michael Sheen. Morgan shares his 'Frost/Nixon' experience as an overwhelming task, something he didn't quite anticipate. The writer goes on to share the perception differences of the film between America and England. Sheen expresses and elaborates on his only worry: to properly portray David Frost.

    "...the thing with Peter is he takes on big, important cultural themes and deals with people in power and the leaders of our culture but makes them very human. At a time when people's images are manipulated through the media so much, anything that reminds us of their human flaws that we feel in ourselves every day is really exciting for an actor to play and an audience to watch..."

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