The Day Reagan Was Shot
Synopsis
March 10, 1981. An insane and obsessive young man named John Hinckley Jr. attempts to kill U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Reagan's life hangs in the balance as two young surgeons battle to save him. But only those behind the scenes in the corridors of power konw that this is more than a fight to save one man. With the Soviet Union poised to invade Poland and the possibility of a total nuclear war looming, someone must take control of the impending crisis. And as a bitter power struggle begins, the government of teh most powerful nation in on Earth is sliding into chaos.
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Richard Dreyfuss
Alexander Haig
Colm Feore
Cap Weinberger
Michael Murphy
Michael Deaver
Kenneth Welsh
James Baker
Holland Taylor
Nancy Reagan
Michael Greene
George Bush
Richard Crenna
Ronald Reagan
Yannick Bisson
Buddy Stein
Alex Carter
Dr. Allard
Andrew Tarbet
Dr. Gregorio
Beau Starr
Special Agent Cage
Leon Pownall
Ed Meese
Sean McCann
Donald Regan
Robert Bockstael
Dick Allen
Christian Lloyd
John Hinckley
Jack Jessop
William Casey
John Connolly
James Brady
Angela Gei
Sarah Brady
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Original Score
- John Trivers, Elizabeth Myers
- Original Title
- The Day Reagan Was Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Showtime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Cyrus Nowrasteh
John Trivers, Elizabeth Myers
Michael McMurray
Paul Seydor
Armand Leo, Oliver Stone, Dan Halsted
Department Leadership Roster
John Trivers
Original Music Composer
Elizabeth Myers
Original Music Composer
Paul Seydor
Editor
Jasna Stefanovic
Production Design
Michael McMurray
Director of Photography
Armand Leo
Producer
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Writer
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Director
Shelley Cook
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day Reagan Was Shot
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What is The Day Reagan Was Shot about?
March 10, 1981. An insane and obsessive young man named John Hinckley Jr. attempts to kill U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Reagan's life hangs in the balance as two young surgeons battle to save him. But only those behind the scenes in the corridors of power konw that this is more than a fight to save one man. With the Soviet Union poised to invade Poland and the possibility of a total nuclear war looming, someone must take control of the impending crisis. And as a bitter power struggle begins, the government of teh most powerful nation in on Earth is sliding into chaos.
Who directed The Day Reagan Was Shot?
The Day Reagan Was Shot was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.
Who stars in The Day Reagan Was Shot?
The principal cast of The Day Reagan Was Shot includes Richard Dreyfuss, Colm Feore, Michael Murphy, Kenneth Welsh, Holland Taylor.
When was The Day Reagan Was Shot released and how long is it?
The Day Reagan Was Shot was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day Reagan Was Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day Reagan Was Shot was composed by John Trivers, Elizabeth Myers.