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Release Date:
22 October 2004 (Greece)
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The mad story of a true man. more
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Based on real life events, Assassination is set in 1974 and centers on a businessman who decides to take extreme measures to achieve his American dream. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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3 nominations
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(3 articles)
Movie Reviews: 'The Assassination of Richard Nixon'
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 29 December 2004)
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The most moving film I've seen in years
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sean Penn | ... | Samuel J. Bicke |
 | Naomi Watts | ... | Marie Andersen Bicke |
 | Don Cheadle | ... | Bonny Simmons |
 | Jack Thompson | ... | Jack Jones |
 | Brad William Henke | ... | Martin Jones (as Brad Henke) |
 | Nick Searcy | ... | Tom Ford |
| Michael Wincott | ... | Julius Bicke |
 | Mykelti Williamson | ... | Harold Mann |
 | April Grace | ... | Mae Simmons |
| Lily Knight | ... | Receptionist |
 | Jared Dorrance | ... | Sammy Jr. |
 | Jenna Milton | ... | Ellen |
 | Mariah Massa | ... | Julie |
| Eileen Ryan | ... | Marie's Mother |
| Derek Greene | ... | Joey Simmons |
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Rated R for language and a scene of graphic violence. (also edited version)
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95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Argentina:13 |
Brazil:14 |
Malaysia:18PL |
Malaysia:U (cut) |
Germany:12 |
Iceland:16 |
Portugal:M/16 |
South Korea:15 |
USA:TV-MA (cable rating) |
Australia:MA |
Finland:K-15 |
Ireland:15A |
Japan:PG-12 |
Netherlands:16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R (certificate #40689) |
Philippines:PG-13
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Anachronisms: Aircraft not from the story's time period are visible outside the airport terminal near the end of the film.
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Samuel Bicke:
Slavery never really ended in this country. It just gave it another name. Employee.
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Features "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" (1962)
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The Return of Farmer John
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I caught this film at AFI primarily due to my interest in Sean Penn and indeed his performance is spectacular. But Mr. Penn's performance alone is not what makes this a truly great film. The intelligent writing, well-timed and rich score, and supportive performances by Naomi Watts, Jack Thompson and Don Cheadle blend perfectly in this marvelously crafted feature transporting the viewer into the lives and era of the exquisitely human characters who are so elegantly portrayed. Sean Penn's performance leans heavily on the clever and complex writing which offers him the opportunity to display an impressive range of pathos. The writers have managed to depict the very human and sympathetic side of a character that would typically be cast as the villain. I think this is a hugely important film for that reason and on many other levels as well. The writers are able to very subtly include sociopolitical commentary without being "in your face" or at all judgmental as the political arena is viewed through the lead character's eyes yet not really distorted due to the inclusion of archival footage. The unexpected doses of humor matched perfectly with the poignancy of the lead character's plight. This film is so moving, scenes and dialogue echo in the corners of the mind for days after the first viewing. I'll definitely be seeing Assassination again.