Nixon Movie Review 1995

Stone again "interprets" historical events of the '60s and '70s with a sprawling, bold bio of Richard Nixon. Covering all the highlights of Nixon's public life, and speculating on his private one, Hopkins convincingly portrays "Tricky Dick" as an embattled, lonely political genius. Gigantic all-star cast is lead by Oscar-caliber performance of Joan Allen as Pat Nixon. Even at over three hours, there isn't nearly enough time to explore the significance of all the events covered here. As usual, Stone has taken some creative license, which lead to the Nixon daughters publicly trashing the film, and Walt Disney's daughter expressing "shame" at being affiliated with it.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 192 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Politics, Presidency, Capitol Capers, Biopics: Politics, Behind the Scenes, Ethics & Morals, CIA/NSA, Law & Lawyers, Patriotism & Paranoia, It's a Conspiracy, Man!, B/W & Color Combos

Screenplay

Christopher Wilkinson, Stephen J. Rivele, Oliver Stone

Cast

Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins, David Paymer, Paul Sorvino, J.T. Walsh, James Woods, Madeline Kahn, Brian Bedford, Mary Steenburgen, Powers Boothe, E.G. Marshall, David Hyde Pierce, Kevin Dunn, Annabeth Gish, Tony Goldwyn, Larry Hagman, Edward Herrmann, Saul Rubinek, Tony LoBianco

Cinematography

Robert Richardson

Director

Oliver Stone

Music

John Williams

Producer

Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend, Andrew G. Vajna, Cinergi Productions, Hollywood Pictures

Awards

L.A. Film Critics 1995: Support. Actress (Allen); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1995: Support. Actress (Allen).