Movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"

Fact-based story about a disturbed office furniture salesman (Sean Penn) who in 1972 concocted a plot to kill then-President Nixon by hi-jacking a plane to fly over the White House to drop a gas bomb. At the start of the movie, the man is separated from his wife and stressed in his job where he is made the butt of jokes and is an under-performer. Attempts to get his brother's old tire business resurrected with a black partner is rejected by the banks. When he is officially served with divorce papers, everything comes apart and Richard Nixon's broken promises comes to represent all the evils that have come down on him. A news story about a pilot that landed a helicopter on the White House lawn gives him the idea for his attack. Bolting onto a Baltimore plane, he attempts the hi-jacking.

Starring actors in "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" movie:

Sean Penn as a character Samuel J. Bicke Sean Penn also starred in the next movies: "21 Grams" in a role of Paul Rivers; "The Game" in a role of Conrad Van Orton; "The Thin Red Line" in a role of First Sergeant Edward Welsh; "Mystic River" in a role of Jimmy Markum; "It's All About Love" in a role of Marciello; "The Interpreter" in a role of Tobin Keller; "The Weight of Water" in a role of Thomas Janes; "Sweet and Lowdown" in a role of Emmet Ray; "Hurlyburly" in a role of Eddie; "All the King's Men" in a role of Willie Stark; "The Falcon and the Snowman" in a role of Daulton Lee; "Taps" in a role of Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer; "Casualties of War" in a role of Sgt. Tony Meserve; "We're No Angels" in a role of Jim; "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in a role of Jeff Spicoli; "I Am Sam" in a role of Sam Dawson; "Carlito's Way" in a role of David Kleinfeld; "Milk" in a role of Harvey Milk; "U Turn" in a role of Bobby Cooper; "Crossing Over" in a role of Chris Farrell; "Colors" in a role of Officer Danny McGavin; "Dogtown and Z-Boys" in a role of Narrator;

Naomi Watts as a character Marie Andersen Bicke Naomi Watts also starred in the next movies: "21 Grams" in a role of Cristina Peck; "Mulholland Dr." in a role of Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn; "I Heart Huckabees" in a role of Dawn Campbell; "The Ring Two" in a role of Rachel Keller; "King Kong" in a role of Ann Darrow; "Stay" in a role of Lila Culpepper; "The Ring" in a role of Rachel Keller; "Divorce, Le" in a role of Roxeanne de Persand; "The Painted Veil" in a role of Kitty Fane; "Eastern Promises" in a role of Anna; "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer" in a role of Holly Maddux; "The Christmas Wish" in a role of Renee; "Dangerous Beauty" in a role of Giulia De Lezze;

Don Cheadle as a character Bonny Simmons Don Cheadle also starred in the next movies: "Swordfish" in a role of Agent J.T. Roberts; "The Family Man"; "After the Sunset" in a role of Henri Mooré; "Hotel Rwanda" in a role of Paul Rusesabagina; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Buck Swope; "Ocean's Thirteen" in a role of Basher Tarr; "Reign Over Me" in a role of Alan Johnson; "Talk to Me" in a role of Ralph "Petey" Greene; "Mission to Mars" in a role of Luke Graham; "Traitor"; "Hotel for Dogs"; "Devil in a Blue Dress" in a role of Mouse Alexander; "Colors" in a role of Rocket; "Hamburger Hill" in a role of Pvt. Washburn; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself; "Brooklyn's Finest" in a role of Tango; "Iron Man 2" in a role of War Machine;

Jack Thompson as a character Jack Jones Jack Thompson also starred in the next movies: "Broken Arrow" in a role of Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff; "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" in a role of Cliegg Lars; "Original Sin" in a role of Alan Jordan; "Man-Thing" in a role of Frederic Schist; "Flesh & Blood" in a role of Hawkwood; "The Good German" in a role of Congressman Breimer; "December Boys" in a role of Bandy McAnsh; "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of Sonny Seiler; "Leatherheads" in a role of Harvey; "A Far Off Place" in a role of John Ricketts; "Australia" in a role of Kipling Flynn; "Wind" in a role of Jack Neville; "Ten Empty" in a role of Bobby Thompson; "Wake in Fright" in a role of Dick; "Mao's Last Dancer" in a role of US Federal Judge;

Brad William Henke as a character Martin Jones Brad William Henke also starred in the next movies: "The Thirteenth Floor" in a role of Cop #1; "North Country" in a role of Lattavansky; "Hollywoodland" in a role of Russ Taylor; "The Zodiac" in a role of Bill Gregory; "The Moguls" in a role of Ron; "Must Love Dogs" in a role of Leo; "SherryBaby" in a role of Bobby Swanson; "Choke" in a role of Denny;

Nick Searcy as a character Tom Ford Nick Searcy also starred in the next movies: "Cast Away" in a role of Stan; "Head of State" in a role of Brian Lewis; "Timber Falls" in a role of Clyde; "The Comebacks" in a role of Mr. Truman; "American Crime, An" in a role of Lester Likens; "Tigerland" in a role of Capt. Saunders; "The Ugly Truth" in a role of Stuart; "The Last Song" in a role of Tom Blakelee;

Michael Wincott as a character Julius Bicke Michael Wincott also starred in the next movies: "Dead Man" in a role of Conway Twill; "Alien: Resurrection" in a role of Frank Elgyn; "The Crow" in a role of Top Dollar; "Metro" in a role of Michael Korda; "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" in a role of Guy of Gisborne; "The Count of Monte Cristo" in a role of Armand Dorleac; "The Sicilian" in a role of Cpl. Silvestro Canio; "Seraphim Falls" in a role of Hayes; "1492: Conquest of Paradise" in a role of Adrian de Moxica; "Romeo Is Bleeding" in a role of Sal; "The Doors" in a role of Paul Rothchild; "Strange Days" in a role of Philo Gant; "Talk Radio" in a role of Joe; "Treasure Planet" in a role of Scroop; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Gary Soneji; "Curtains" in a role of Matthew;

Mykelti Williamson as a character Harold Mann Mykelti Williamson also starred in the next movies: "Forrest Gump" in a role of Pvt. Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue; "Species II"; "Heat" in a role of Sergeant Drucker; "After the Sunset" in a role of Agent Stafford; "Three Kings" in a role of Col. Horn; "Con Air" in a role of Mike 'Baby-O' O'Dell; "Ali" in a role of Don King; "Lucky Number Slevin" in a role of Sloe; "August Rush" in a role of Reverend James; "Vice" in a role of Sampson; "Free Willy" in a role of Dwight Mercer; "Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home" in a role of Dwight; "Waiting to Exhale" in a role of Troy; "The First Power" in a role of Det. Oliver Franklin;

April Grace as a character Mae Simmons April Grace also starred in the next movies: "Artificial Intelligence: AI" in a role of Female Colleague; "Constantine" in a role of Dr. Leslie Archer; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of Ellie Brilliard; "Finding Forrester" in a role of Ms. Joyce; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of Ellie Brilliard; "Playing by Heart" in a role of Valery;

Lily Knight as a character Receptionist Lily Knight also starred in the next movies: "Around the Bend" in a role of Tiffany's Saleswoman;

Jared Dorrance as a character Sammy Jr. Jared Dorrance starred only in the movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"

Jenna Milton as a character Ellen Jenna Milton starred only in the movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"

Mariah Massa as a character Julie Mariah Massa starred only in the movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"

Eileen Ryan as a character Marie's Mother Eileen Ryan also starred in the next movies: "Feast" in a role of Grandma;

Derek Greene as a character Joey Simmons Derek Greene starred only in the movie "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"