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The Assassination of Richard Nixon
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon

2004-05-17 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History · Thriller · Crime

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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Directors
Niels Mueller
Production companies
Anhelo Productions, Appian Way
Countries
United States of America, Australia, Mexico
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,426,087

Top Cast

Sean PennSean PennSamuel Bicke
Don CheadleDon CheadleBonny Simmons
Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonJack Jones
Mykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonHarold Mann
Michael WincottMichael WincottJulius Bicke
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsMarie Bicke
Nick SearcyNick SearcyTom Ford
Brad William HenkeBrad William HenkeMartin Jones
Tracy MiddendorfTracy MiddendorfBusinesswoman
Lily KnightLily KnightReceptionist
April GraceApril GraceMae Simmons
Jared DorranceJared DorranceSammy Jr.
Jenna MiltonEllen
Mariah MassaJulie
Eileen RyanEileen RyanMarie's Mother
Derek GreeneJoey Simmons
Joe MarinelliJoe MarinelliMel Samuels
Robert Kenneth CooperIrate Driver
Kenneth WhiteCustomer #1
Brett RickabyBrett RickabyCustomer #2

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