Frost/Nixon


For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignity -- ultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth. Frost/Nixon not only re-creates the on-air interview, but the weeks of around-the-world, behind-the-scenes maneuvering between the two men and their camps as negotiations were struck, deals were made and secrets revealed... all leading to the moment when they would sit facing one another in the court of public opinion.
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: In 1977, famed interviewer David Frost interviewed former president Richard Nixon.
Genres: Drama, Adaptation and Politics/Religion
Running Time: 2 hrs. 2 min.
Release Date: December 5th, 2008 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for some language.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Imagine Entertainment, Working Title Films
Studios:
Universal Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Relativity Media, Studio Canal
Produced in: United States
Actors
Frank Langella Richard Nixon
Michael Sheen David Frost
Sam Rockwell James Reston Jr.
Toby Jones Irving "Swifty" Lazar
Matthew MacFadyen John Birt
Andy Milder Frank Gannon
Kevin Bacon Jack Brennan
Oliver Platt Bob Zelnick
Kate Jennings Grant Diane Sawyer
Wallace Langham Raymond Price
Patty McCormack Pat Nixon
Muna Otaru
Rebecca Hall Caroline Cushing
Gabriel Jarret Ken Khachigian
David Kelsey
Geoffrey Gould (II)
Cecelia Specht
Patricia Prata Ballroom Guest
Jennifer Gotzon Tricia Nixon



Directors
Ron Howard Director



Writers
Peter Morgan Screenplay (adaptation)
Peter Morgan Source Material (from play: "Frost/Nixon")



Producers
Peter Morgan Executive Producer
Karen Kehela-Sherwood Executive Producer
David Bernardi Executive Producer
Debra Hayward Executive Producer
Liza Chasin Executive Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
Eric Fellner Producer
Tim Bevan Producer
Brian Grazer Producer
Ron Howard Producer



Camera, Film & Tape
Dominic Aluisi 1st Assistant Camera A Camera
Salvatore Totino Director of Photography



Editors
Dan Hanley Editor
Michael Hill Editor



Casting
Jane Jenkins Casting
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Jamie Castro Casting Assistant



Executives
Peter Cramer Studio Executive



Production Management
Justin Haut Assistant Production Coordinator
Kathleen McGill Unit Production Manager
Michelle Brattson Production Coordinator
William Connor 1st Assistant Director
Kristen Ploucha 2nd Assistant Director
jorge luis alvarez Assistant Location Manager



Art Department
Candice Muriedas Art Department Coordinator
Chad Frey Set Designer
Michael Corenblith Production Designer



Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
Daniel Orlandi Costume Designer



Sound
Peter Devlin (II) Sound



Music
Hans Zimmer Original Score



Visual Effects & Animation
Glenn Allen Visual Effects Producer
Richard Friedlander Visual Effects Producer
Eric J. Robertson Visual Effects Supervisor



Physical Effects
Rick Avery (II) Stunt Coordinator



Publicity
Rob Harris Publicity



Below The Line
Charlotte Rapak Production Secretary
Cara Shine Assistant (to Eric Fellner)
Todd Hallowell Second Unit Director



Worldwide Distributors
Universal Pictures Distribution Theatrical Distributor