The Assassination of Richard Nixon(2004)
“The mad story of a true man.”
Overview
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.
Director
Niels Mueller
Studio
Anhelo Productions
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Sean Penn
as Samuel Bicke
Don Cheadle
as Bonny Simmons
Jack Thompson
as Jack Jones
Mykelti Williamson
as Harold Mann
Michael Wincott
as Julius Bicke
Naomi Watts
as Marie Bicke
Nick Searcy
as Tom Ford
Brad William Henke
as Martin Jones
Tracy Middendorf
as Businesswoman
Lily Knight
as Receptionist
April Grace
as Mae Simmons
Jared Dorrance
as Sammy Jr.
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Anhelo Productions • Appian Way
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Where can I watch The Assassination of Richard Nixon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004).
What is The Assassination of Richard Nixon 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 directed The Assassination of Richard Nixon?▼
The Assassination of Richard Nixon was directed by Niels Mueller and released in 2004. It is a drama, history, thriller, crime film.
How long is The Assassination of Richard Nixon?▼
The Assassination of Richard Nixon has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Assassination of Richard Nixon?▼
The cast of The Assassination of Richard Nixon includes Sean Penn as Samuel Bicke, Don Cheadle as Bonny Simmons, Jack Thompson as Jack Jones, Mykelti Williamson as Harold Mann, Michael Wincott as Julius Bicke and more.
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