Nixon
“The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon”
Synopsis
The enigmatic nature of the Nixon presidency combined comparatively progressive legislative initiatives with a flagrant abuse of presidential power and the public trust. His achievements in expanding peaceful relations with China and the Soviet Union stand in stark contrast with his continuation of the war in Vietnam. Finally brought down by scandal and duplicity, his administration did much to erode the citizenry's faith in government.
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The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon | Full Documentary | American Experience PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-05
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Will Lyman
Narrator (voice)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Pat Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Hannah Milhous Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Alger Hiss
Self (archive footage)
Whittaker Chambers
Self (archive footage)
Helen Gahagan
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Adlai Stevenson
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
Self (archive footage)
John Ehrlichman
Self
Charles Colson
Self
Elliot Richardson
Self
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Dick Gregory
Self (archive footage)
Melvin Laird
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes, Elizabeth Deane
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Deane, Geoffrey C. Ward, David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes
- Original Score
- Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- Nixon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes, Elizabeth Deane
Elizabeth Deane, Geoffrey C. Ward, David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes
Todd Boekelheide
Ed Joyce
David Espar, Sarah Holt, Daniel McCabe
Elizabeth Deane, Margaret Drain, David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes, Mark Samels
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey C. Ward
Writer
David Espar
Director
David Espar
Producer
Marilyn H. Mellowes
Producer
Mark Samels
Producer
Ed Joyce
Director of Photography
David Espar
Editor
Sarah Holt
Editor
Daniel McCabe
Editor
Joseph Tovares
Editor
Todd Boekelheide
Original Music Composer
Marilyn H. Mellowes
Director
Elizabeth Deane
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nixon
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What is Nixon about?
The enigmatic nature of the Nixon presidency combined comparatively progressive legislative initiatives with a flagrant abuse of presidential power and the public trust. His achievements in expanding peaceful relations with China and the Soviet Union stand in stark contrast with his continuation of the war in Vietnam. Finally brought down by scandal and duplicity, his administration did much to erode the citizenry's faith in government.
Who directed Nixon?
Nixon was directed by David Espar, Marilyn H. Mellowes, Elizabeth Deane.
Who stars in Nixon?
The principal cast of Nixon includes Will Lyman, Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Hannah Milhous Nixon, Alger Hiss.
When was Nixon released and how long is it?
Nixon was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Nixon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nixon was composed by Todd Boekelheide.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nixon?
Nixon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).