Frost/Nixon

Author

Brian Grazer

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; for some language.

Summary

Richard Nixon is the disgraced president with a legacy to save. David Frost is a jet-setting television personality with a name to make. This is the legendary battle between the two men and the historic encounter that changed both their lives. For three years after resigning from office, Nixon remained silent. But in the summer of 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. Everyone is surprised that Nixon would select Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbors doubts that their boss with be able to hold his own. But as cameras roll, a charged battle of wits results.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the stage play by Peter Morgan.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.