The Frost/Nixon trailer was released in September 2008. The trailer begins with former President Richard Nixon's resignation from office, then reveals British talk-show host David Frost's idea to interview Nixon. For the price of "half a million dollars," Nixon agrees to the interview, which Frost aims to use to give Nixon "the trial he never had." With a reputation as a "fluff" reporter, Frost gathers a team of researchers to help him prepare for the interview of a lifetime.Official Site: Frost/Nixon
Trailer Review Quotes
- The film retells the story behind the post-Watergate television interviews held between British talk-show host David Frost (played by Michael Sheen) and former president Richard Nixon (played by Frank Langella)...coming from Ron Howard and using the same actors from the theatrical play. With a high quality trailer, this definitely does look like it'll deliver."—First ShowingFirst Showing: Must Watch: Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon Trailer (August 22, 2008)
- "The first, incredibly compelling trailer for the Ron Howard directed movie Frost/Nixon is here. Unlike most movies about Nixon, this one takes place after he was kicked out of the presidency, for the villainy of Watergate. It retells the story of a series of television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost (played by Michael Sheen) and Tricky Dick (Frank Langella), which took place after his resignation."—CinemaBlendCinemaBlend: Frost/Nixon Trailer (August 21, 2008)
Film Synposis
- Frost/Nixon is the film adaptation of Peter Morgan's play of the same name. Reuniting the original lead stage actors, Michael Sheen (David Frost) and Frank Langella (Richard Nixon), the 2008 film chronicles the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former President of the United States Richard Nixon.
Cast
- Michael Sheen as David Frost
- Frank Langella as Richard Nixon
- Sam Rockwell as James Reston Jr.
- Toby Jones as Irving Swifty Lazar
- Kevin Bacon as Jack Brennan
- Rebecca Hall as Caroline Cushing
- Oliver Platt as Bob Zelnick
- Matthew Macfadyen as John Birt