Engrossing dramatization of the 1977 interviews between British journalist David Frost (Sheen) and former president Richard Nixon (Langella), about three years after Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal. Follows Frost as he struggles to earn credibility within journalistic circles and has to front $600,000 of his own funds to entice Nixon. Figuring he can easily handle Frost, a beleaguered Nixon hopes to redeem himself to the nation, but his underestimation leads to a surprising admission. Adapted by Peter Morgan from his highly acclaimed 2006 play of the same name; the lead actors reprise their stage roles and a stellar Langella lives up to the Tony he received. Director Howard filmed at actual locations such as Nixon's San Clemente, California, home as well as Frost's hotel suite.
There is inherent drama in the true story of David Frost's landmark interview with Richard Nixon in 1977. There's a "David and Goliath” story, an "Abuse of Power" story, and a showcase for acting powerhouses. It's right up Ron Howard's alley. Sadly, it also easily falls prey to the director's ...Read More
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 2/26/2010; 685 words...Quinn (TV's "The Book of Daniel"), Bruno Ganz ("The Reader") and Oscar[R] nominee Frank Langella ("Frost/Nixon"). The film is being produced by Joel Silver, under his Dark Castle Entertainment banner; Leonard Goldberg; and...
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 8/7/2009; 1173+ words...earners in their respective opening weekends. Their films have earned 29 Oscar[R] nominations, including nods for Frost/Nixon, Atonement, American Gangster, and 3:10 To Yuma. Twenty-nine of RML's films have each generated over $100...
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 5/15/2009; 1655+ words...Showtime Networks. Top titles available now in HD on Amazon Video On Demand include new-release movies such as "Frost/Nixon," "Twilight" and "Yes Man" and hit TV series including "Californication," "The Tudors," "Smallville...
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 4/10/2009; 644 words...Cox plans to offer more hit titles as soon as they are released on DVD. Upcoming titles include "The Wrestler," "Frost/Nixon," "Bride Wars," "Yes Man" and more. On Saturday, March 21 at midnight, fans of "Twilight", the vampire...
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 3/6/2009; 1245+ words...multiple Oscar(R) nominated, "Frost/Nixon" and Focus Features' multiple Oscar...Items on exhibit from "Frost/Nixon" will include wardrobe worn by the...nominee, Frank Langella (Richard Nixon) and Michael Sheen (David Frost...