The Assassination of Richard Nixon
“The mad story of a true man.”
Synopsis
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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The Assassination of Richard Nixon - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
Samuel Bicke
Don Cheadle
Bonny Simmons
Jack Thompson
Jack Jones
Mykelti Williamson
Harold Mann
Michael Wincott
Julius Bicke
Naomi Watts
Marie Bicke
Nick Searcy
Tom Ford
Brad William Henke
Martin Jones
Tracy Middendorf
Businesswoman
Lily Knight
Receptionist
April Grace
Mae Simmons
Jared Dorrance
Sammy Jr.
Jenna Milton
Ellen
Mariah Massa
Julie
Eileen Ryan
Marie's Mother
Derek Greene
Joey Simmons
Joe Marinelli
Mel Samuels
Robert Kenneth Cooper
Irate Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Mueller
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bannatyne, Kevin Kennedy, Niels Mueller
- Original Score
- Steven M. Stern
- Original Title
- The Assassination of Richard Nixon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Australia, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Anhelo Productions, Appian Way
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niels Mueller
Steve Bannatyne, Kevin Kennedy, Niels Mueller
Steven M. Stern
Emmanuel Lubezki, Jerzy Zieliński
Jay Cassidy
Jason Kliot, Jorge Vergara, Alfonso Cuarón, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Niels Mueller
Director
Jorge Vergara
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón
Producer
Adam Hawkey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Rocky Capella
Stunt Coordinator
Steven M. Stern
Original Music Composer
Kevin Kennedy
Writer
Niels Mueller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assassination of Richard Nixon
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What is The Assassination of Richard Nixon about?
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.
Who directed The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon was directed by Niels Mueller.
Who stars in The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The principal cast of The Assassination of Richard Nixon includes Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Wincott.
When was The Assassination of Richard Nixon released and how long is it?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Assassination of Richard Nixon make at the box office?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon grossed $4.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assassination of Richard Nixon was composed by Steven M. Stern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).