Secret Honor
United States • 1984
Director
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In his New Jersey study, Richard Nixon retraces the missteps of his political career, attempting to absolve himself of responsibility for Watergate and lambasting President Gerald Ford's decision to pardon him. His monologue explores his personal life and describes his upbringing and his mother. A tape recorder, a gun and whiskey are his only companions during his entire monologue, which is tinged with the vitriol and paranoia that puzzled the public during his presidency.
Synopsis
In his New Jersey study, Richard Nixon retraces the missteps of his political career, attempting to absolve himself of responsibility for Watergate and lambasting President Gerald Ford's decision to pardon him. His monologue explores his personal life and describes his upbringing and his mother. A tape recorder, a gun and whiskey are his only companions during his entire monologue, which is tinged with the vitriol and paranoia that puzzled the public during his presidency.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRobert Altman
WriterDonald Freed, Arnold M. Stone
CinematographerPierre Mignot
ComposerGeorge Burt
EditorJuliet Weber
ProducerRobert Altman
Cast
Philip Baker Hallas Richard Milhous Nixon