The Assassination of Richard Nixon

Name: The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2004-05-17
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Mykelti Williamson

2004 · 1h 35m · Crime, Drama, History, Thriller · United States of America, Australia · Rated 15 (GB)

The mad story of a true man.

It’s 1974 and Sam Bicke has lost everything. His wife leaves him with his three kids, his boss fires him, his brother turns away from him, and the bank won’t give him any money to start anew. He tries to find someone to blame for his misfortunes and comes up with the President of the United States who he plans to murder.

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Niels Mueller

Written by

Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy

Starring

Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Mykelti Williamson

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airportattempted murderaudio tapecheatingcorruptiondepressiondespairdisillusionhostagehumiliationhusband wife relationshipmental breakdownrevengerobberysibling relationshipthe white houseusa presidentvietnam warwatergate scandal

Rating15 (GB)

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