Kissinger and Nixon (1995)
Directed by Dan Petrie / Daniel Petrie
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Docudrama, Political Drama |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Bernadette McCallion
Walter Isaacson's book Kissinger: A Biography served as the basis for this made-for-television movie about the famed political leader. Beau Bridges stars as President Richard Nixon and Ron Silver portrays Henry Kissinger, Nixon's national security advisor. The adaptation shows how Kissinger worked to try and end the Vietnam crisis while Nixon maneuvered to keep his political image strong until election time. Bridges was nominated for an Emmy for his lead performance.
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President, Vietnam
