Overview

For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.

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Cast

Frank Langella

Richard Nixon

Michael Sheen

David Frost

Kevin Bacon

Jack Brennan

Rebecca Hall

Caroline Cushing

Toby Jones

Swifty Lazar

Matthew Macfadyen

John Birt

Oliver Platt

Bob Zelnick

Sam Rockwell

James Reston Jr.

Clint Howard

Lloyd Davis

Patty McCormack

Pat Nixon

Andy Milder

Frank Gannon

Kate Jennings Grant

Diane Sawyer