Secret Honor
Anyone can be the president.
Genres
Overview
In his New Jersey study, Richard Nixon retraces the missteps of his political career, attempting to absolve himself of responsibility for Watergate and lambasting President Gerald Ford's decision to pardon him. His monologue explores his personal life and describes his upbringing and his mother. A tape recorder, a gun and whiskey are his only companions during his entire monologue, which is tinged with the vitriol and paranoia that puzzled the public during his presidency.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1984-07-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
43
Vote Average
6.9
Philip Baker Hall
Richard Milhous Nixon
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