Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2008: #23 Frost/Nixon

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Frost/Nixon Top 10

#23. Frost/Nixon

Director:
Ron Howard
Writers: Peter Morgan

Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Brian Grazer and Howard
Distributor: Universal Pictures

The Gist: The play is based on a series of televised interviews that David Frost secured with former President Nixon in 1977. The final interview ended with Nixon tacitly admitting his guilt regarding his role in the Watergate scandal.

Fact: Actors Frank Langella and Michael Sheen were part of the Broadway show version.

See It: History buffs and those who enjoyed Good Night and Good Luck are sure to enjoy this project which will be reelased at the same time that the current president leaves house.

Release Date/Status?: This is most likely going to be Universal’s choice pic for Oscar race contention. Expect year-end unveiling.

 
Eric Lavallée
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Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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