Nixon

Story

Synopsis

The enigmatic nature of the Nixon presidency combined comparatively progressive legislative initiatives with a flagrant abuse of presidential power and the public trust. His achievements in expanding peaceful relations with China and the Soviet Union stand in stark contrast with his continuation of the war in Vietnam. Finally brought down by scandal and duplicity, his administration did much to erode the citizenry's faith in government.

Directors

Elizabeth Deane, Marilyn H. Mellowes, David Espar

Writers

David Espar, Elizabeth Deane, Marilyn H. Mellowes

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

15 October 1990

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Will Lyman

  Narrator (voice)

• 

  Richard Nixon

  Self (archive footage)

• 

  Pat Nixon

  Self (archive footage)

• 

  Helen Gahagan

  Self (archive footage)

• 

  Hannah Milhous Nixon

  Self (archive footage)

• John Dean

  Self

• 

  John Ehrlichman

  Self

• Alger Hiss

  Self (archive footage)

• Whittaker Chambers

  Self (archive footage)

• Charles Colson

  Self

• Elliot Richardson

  Self

• 

  Dwight D. Eisenhower

  Self (archive footage)