Frost/Nixon

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Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Peter Morgan

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Richard Nixon
Frank Langella
Jack Brennan
Kevin Bacon
David Frost
Michael Sheen
James Reston Jr.
Sam Rockwell

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Synopsis

Genre: Drama

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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Q&A: Peter Morgan

Published on: February 13, 2009

The Hollywood Reporter has interviewed 'Frost/Nixon' screenplay writer Peter Morgan. Having a streak of postwar historical figures under his belt, with films like "The Last King of Scotland," "Longford," and "The Queen", Morgan talks about the difference in his professional life, and how he manages to keep distractions at bay and stay so prolific. He also talks about his surprise with the success of 'Frsost/Nixon'. meeting Bill Clinton and what we can expect of him next. 'Frost/Nixon' is out in theaters now.

"... I've been really lucky in that just about everything I've written has been made. I don't think I'm writing any more than any other writers. That means that I appear more conspicuous or visible. But actually there isn't another body of work that none of you have seen..."

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Daniel Orlandi designs costumes for 'Frost/Nixon'

Published on: February 13, 2009

The LA Times has interviewed 'Frost/Nixon' costume designer Daniel Orlandi. Orlandi shares his surprise to find that most of the clothing worn by men in 1977 is still being manufactured, sold and worn today. The designer talks about David Frost's electic wardrobe, how he researched Nixon's suits, and how much fun he had dressing Rebecca hall. He talks further about what clothes look modern and what scenes were the most demanding. 'Frost/Nixon' is out in theaters now.

"...We went to the Nixon Library and they let us look through the archives and inspect some of the man's actual suits. We took measurements of the lapels and the tops and checked out the brands. He was a Republican and the suits and styles haven't really changed much..."

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Frank Langella up for an Oscar for Frost/Nixon performance

Published on: January 22, 2009

Frank Langella has been nominated for Best Actor by the Academy Awards for his performance in Frost/Nixon. Frost/Nixon is also in the race for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Directing. Nominations for the 81st Academy Awards were announced today by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis and Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker.

Academy members from each of the branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film and Foreign Language Film categories, nominations are selected by vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees.

Official screenings of all motion pictures with one or more nominations will begin for members this weekend at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Screenings also will be held at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood and in London, New York and San Francisco.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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