Frostnixon is an exciting and enthralling reconstruction of the famous interviews between nixon and david frost in 1977, how they were independently financed and set up by frost and his associates in the face of hostility and indifference by all the main us televison channels to their eternal regret as the interviews gripped the nation and. In 1977, three years after the watergate scandal that ended his presidency, richard nixon frank langella selects british tv personality david frost michael sheen to conduct a oneonone. The true story of what really happened when a british. How dramatic it was when david frost cornered him on tv and presided over the humiliating confession that he had stonewalled for three years. What frostnixons key players did next film the guardian. Frostnixon 79 movie clip when the president does it, its not. Frost nixon is rated r by the mpaa for some language. David frost extracts apology from richard nixon in famed interview sir david frost, who has died aged 74, established himself as an interviewer.
Frostnixon sets up the talks as if they were a boxing match, with frost as the charismatic but overwhelmed fighter in one corner, and nixon morphing from cautious and confident to cornered in the other. Frost obtained exclusive rights to interview nixon and on may 4, 1977, fortyfive million. One of the most fascinating aspects of the story is how a team of journalists prepped frost to take on nixon in the interview. Behind the scenes of the nixon interviews is divided into two parts. On the night before the last interview, a slurring, drunk nixon phones frost and.
The new film tells the story of the epic series of interviews between david frost and richard nixon in 1977 that ended in one of 20th century. Even more remarkable is the closing section, where frost all but implores nixon to make the apology that the american people want and need. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commanderinchief agreed to sit for one allinclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the watergate scandal that ended his presidency. In 1977, former president richard nixon agreed to be interviewed by british journalist david frost for recordings broadcast on television. The interview is famous and it would be the basis for the film frost nixon, which was how they worked on making this interview. Nixons chief of staff jack brennan negotiated the terms of the interview with frost. Nixon also questions him closely about his girl friends. David frost, interviewer who got nixon to apologize for. Nixon chose british journalist david frost to be his official interviewer, revealing calculated political thinking that had always been nixons way.
Though sir david frost doesnt see his 1977 interviews with former president richard nixon as an intellectual rocky in the words of frostnixon playwright and screenwriter peter morgan. The result is impressive and it is a worthwhile viewing, but is. Frost nixon 79 movie clip when the president does it, its not illegal 2008 hd by movieclips. A dramatic retelling of the postwatergate television interviews between british talkshow host david frost and former president richard nixon. The film is right to suggest the decision came down. In this selection, nixon defends the huston plan, which included. A suddenly courageous frost wrongfoots nixon with new evidence, prompting a. David frost interviews richard nixon tv movie 1977 imdb. An estimated 45 million viewers tuned in for the first broadcast which dealt with watergate, the largest television audience for a political interview in history. He had interviewed nixon in 1968 in a manner that time magazine described as softly. With frank langella, michael sheen, kevin bacon, sam rockwell. The famous frosts 1977 interview with president nixon, only four years after he resigned.
The interview tapes went over twentyeight hours, and were produced as four television episodes, viewed by millions of people worldwide. Frostnixon may stretch the truth, but isnt that just art. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the ron howarddirected movie via subscription can be a challenge. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nixon frost interview 1 near you. Nixon, of course, did not exactly have a reputation of being the most tvfriendly president see. President richard nixon, delves into the various controversies of nixons presidency, including most famously the watergate scandal. Since the resignation, he has become a fretful coach and father figure to nixon, encouraging him to be strong, insisting an interview be stopped at the first sign of nixons vulnerability. Fancy watching frostnixon in the comfort of your own home. The interviews later became the subject of the play frostnixon, which was released as a movie in 2008. What the former president confessed about watergate was carefully pre. Sessions form backbone of new film frostnixon, based on. The complete interviews digitally remastered this program, culled from the over 28 hours of interview footage between sir david frost and u. But this time he was going to at least nail the hair and makeup part.
Like many of writer peter morgans works, frostnixon is a meticulously researched portrayal of real events, and the story that unfolds agrees. So long as it works, the feeling of tv interviews is better achieved in the film, and the actors dont. David frost eric idle sits down with richard nixon dan aykroyd to discuss the former presidents childhood, and many other topics, over 20 hours of interviews. Richard nixon interviewed by david frost video dailymotion. The complete interviews 1977 starring richard nixon and david frost on dvd and bluray. Frostnixon 2008, screenplay by peter morgan based on his play imdb plot summary. The original watergate interviews 1977 starring richard nixon and david frost on dvd and bluray. David frosts interview of richard nixon is one of the most important interviews ever conducted due to the fact that frost and nixon engaged in a battle that would make nixon admit to his. Behind the scenes of the frostnixon interviews the new film frostnixon tells the story of richard nixons 1974 interview with david frost. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nixonfrost interview 1 near you.
Frostnixon both frost and mike wallace of cbs are in the running to bag the nixon interview. Broadcasts of interviews were closely watched, particularly nixon on watergate. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy. Frost nixon interview clip 1 of 6 on white house chief of staff, hr haldeman frostnixon. Michael sheen is great as frost but he is excelled by a superb frank langella as nixon who gets the better of frost in the earlier interviews by dodging many issues and diverts frost from getting answers to important questions about watergate but who is finally pinned down by frost in the last interview about watergate and is forced to admit. Nixons staff saw the interview as an opportunity for the disgraced president to restore his reputation with the public and assumed that frost would be easily outwitted. Transcript of david frosts interview with richard nixon. He leans forward in his chair, speaking openly and plainly to him. An excerpt from the original television interview between david frost and richard nixon on watergate in 1977. Frostnixon may stretch the truth, but isnt that just art imitiating life. The interviews were a success in drawing public interest. Nixon frank langella gives a passionate, defensive, and revealing interview with frost michael sheen who pushes the cover up issue. The watergate scandal was still fresh in everyones minds, and nixon had remained notoriously tightlipped until he agreed to sit down with frost.
Panelists discussed how oliver stones movie, nixon, portrays president nixons political career and presidential term. Its a power faceoff, and frost seems poised for victory. Frost represented nixons vulnerabilities, his shortcomings and even some of his desires. Strange, how a man once so reviled has gained stature in the memory. First theres a look at frosts decision to interview nixon when he was basically persona non grata, at a time when nixon was trying to get back into public life. David frost extracts apology from richard nixon in. Nixon was thought to have been destroyed by watergate and interred by the frost interviews. The camera never lies in the film of his play frostnixon, screenwriter peter morgan elevates the televised 1977 interviews that richard nixon did with british host david frost into. Details about frost nixon the movie and the interview dvd set. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Frostnixon is a 2008 historical drama film based on the 2006 play of the same name by peter morgan, who also adapted the screenplay. Its a kick to watch nixon throw frost off his game with an offcolor remark. Frostnixon is based on journalist david frosts 1977 interview with former president richard nixon.
Like the eponymous smash play its based on, it tells a dramatic story of a clash of two interesting figures one of them absolutely riveting, with two richly talented actors, frank langella as richard nixon and michael sheen as david frost. This all sets the stage for the fictionialized scene that is the crucial moment in the story. This look at the events leading up to the 1970s interviews between david frost and richard nixon makes for a dialogueheavy movie. David frost interviews richard nixon on imdb british presenter david frost taking on nixon. Frost nixon the movie and the interview dvd set ebay. Nevertheless, in my opinion, the image of nixon presented in the interviews is much more interesting than the one described in frost nixon 2008. And yet how much more intelligent, thoughtful and, well, presidential, he now seems, compared to the occupant of the office. The film tells the story behind the frostnixon interviews of 1977. Throughout the interview, nixon has made slight reference to mistakes, but frost asks, would you go further than mistakes. Frostnixon is a historical drama based on the reallife interviews between british media personality david frost and disgraced former american president richard m. Although profanities are infrequent, about a halfdozen sexual expletives are heard.
But is it a victory when your opponent allows you to punch him right on the nose. The full interview is now on dvd from liberation entertainment. Morgans one fanciful addition is a phone call nixon makes to frost, spilling out his guts, fears and. For three years after being forced from office, nixon remained silent. Nixon was certain that he could hold his own opposite the upandcoming british broadcaster, and even frosts own people werent quite sure their boss was ready for such a highprofile interview. In a daily beast exclusive, broadcaster david frost and the actor who plays him, michael sheen, talk about how he they. In the film, this phone call sets the stage for the final interview. Watching frost nixon 2008 before the watergate interview gives a good background and enables to understand the interaction between frost and nixon better. A british talk show host named david frost did indeed interview president richard nixon in 1977, three years after the watergate scandal caused nixon to resign. For frost did not ambush nixon during the final interview into a damaging admission of guilt.
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