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The Assassination of Richard Nixon

1520041h 35mNiels Mueller
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 63

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"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.

DramaHistoryThrillerCrime
Vietnam WarDepressionRobberyHusband Wife RelationshipUsa PresidentCorruptionThe White HouseSibling RelationshipAirportCheating

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) about?

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.

Who stars in The Assassination of Richard Nixon?

The Assassination of Richard Nixon stars Sean Penn (Samuel Bicke), Don Cheadle (Bonny Simmons), Jack Thompson (Jack Jones), Mykelti Williamson (Harold Mann), Michael Wincott (Julius Bicke). The film was directed by Niels Mueller.

How long is The Assassination of Richard Nixon?

The Assassination of Richard Nixon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated 15.

Is The Assassination of Richard Nixon worth watching?

The Assassination of Richard Nixon holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, History, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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