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The Assassination of Richard Nixon

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
27K
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)
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Play trailer2:31
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95 Photos
Period DramaTrue CrimeBiographyCrimeDramaHistoryThriller

Based on real life events, Assassination is set in 1974 and centers on a businessman who decides to take extreme measures to achieve his American dream.Based on real life events, Assassination is set in 1974 and centers on a businessman who decides to take extreme measures to achieve his American dream.Based on real life events, Assassination is set in 1974 and centers on a businessman who decides to take extreme measures to achieve his American dream.

  • Director
    • Niels Mueller
  • Writers
    • Kevin Kennedy
    • Niels Mueller
  • Stars
    • Sean Penn
    • Naomi Watts
    • Don Cheadle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Niels Mueller
    • Writers
      • Kevin Kennedy
      • Niels Mueller
    • Stars
      • Sean Penn
      • Naomi Watts
      • Don Cheadle
    • 209User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:31
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    Photos95

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    Top Cast58

    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Samuel J. Bicke
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Marie Andersen Bicke
    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Bonny Simmons
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • Jack Jones
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Martin Jones
    • (as Brad Henke)
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Tom Ford
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Julius Bicke
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Harold Mann
    April Grace
    April Grace
    • Mae Simmons
    Lily Knight
    • Receptionist
    Jared Dorrance
    Jared Dorrance
    • Sammy Jr.
    Jenna Milton
    Jenna Milton
    • Ellen
    Mariah Massa
    Mariah Massa
    • Julie
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Marie's Mother
    Derek Greene
    • Joey Simmons
    Joe Marinelli
    Joe Marinelli
    • Mel Samuels
    Robert Kenneth Cooper
    • Irate Driver
    Tracy Middendorf
    Tracy Middendorf
    • Businesswoman
    • (as Tracy Lynn Middendorf)
    • Director
      • Niels Mueller
    • Writers
      • Kevin Kennedy
      • Niels Mueller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sean Penn was attached to this project for six years before the financing for the picture was secured.
    • Goofs
      As Samuel Bicke is about to board the plane, an announcement is made that the TWA flight to Atlanta is about to board. On the news, it is announced as him boarding a Delta flight.
    • Quotes
      • Samuel Bicke: Slavery never really ended in this country. It just gave it another name... Em-plo-yee.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Assassination of Richard Nixon/Meet the Fockers/Fat Albert (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op. 73
      Emperor"
      Performed by the Studio Symphony Orchestra Prague
      Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Produced by Steven Stern and Jack Smalley

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 22, 2004 (Greece)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Assassination of L.B.J.
    • Filming locations
      • Alameda, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Anhelo Productions
      • Appian Way
      • Esperanto Filmoj
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $708,776
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,547
      • Jan 2, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,426,087
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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