Film200495 min

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

Name: The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2004
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Wincott

Taste attributes: dramahistorythrillerdetectivebiographymafia/gangsterhistoricalcrimeunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryempowerment/personal growthfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"The mad story of a true man."

Boxlist takeA weighty thriller that is grounded, raw and layered. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: very gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.6 /10

TMDB · 215 votes

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Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it

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Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
Style & visuals: Gritty, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals

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Synopsis

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.

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