Killing Reagan
Synopsis
Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.
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Tim Matheson
Ronald Reagan
Cynthia Nixon
Nancy Reagan
Kyle S. More
John Hinckley Jr
Mike Pniewski
Jack Hinckley
Rebecca Tilney
Jo Ann Hinckley
Joel Murray
Edwin Meese
Patrick St. Esprit
Alexander Haig
Joe Chrest
Jerry Parr
Gary Weeks
Stephen Colo
Leander Suleiman
Dr. Joyce Mitchell
Geoff Pierson
James Baker
Katia Lara
Jodie Foster
Brian F. Durkin
Detective Eddie Myers
James Martin Kelly
Don Regan
Bill Winkler
Casper Weinberger
Jim Dougherty
Judge William Higgins
Dane Rhodes
Richard Allen
Kendrick Cross
Danny Spriggs
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Simonson
- Original Title
- Killing Reagan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Scott Free Productions, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Lurie
Eric Simonson, Martin Dugard, Bill O'Reilly
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Badger
Stunt Coordinator
Rod Lurie
Director
Eric Simonson
Screenplay
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What is Killing Reagan about?
Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.
Who directed Killing Reagan?
Killing Reagan was directed by Rod Lurie.
Who stars in Killing Reagan?
The principal cast of Killing Reagan includes Tim Matheson, Cynthia Nixon, Kyle S. More, Mike Pniewski, Rebecca Tilney.
When was Killing Reagan released and how long is it?
Killing Reagan was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.