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THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON Director: Niels Mueller Starring: Don Cheadle, Naomi Watts, Jack Thompson MPAA Rating: R Total Running Time: 95 Minutes DVD Order Date: March 29, 2005 |
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–Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER “A timely tragedy about the American Dream twisted by bureaucracy, political corruption, and suburban alienation.” –ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY |
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STARS IN RIVETING DRAMA THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON AVAILABLE ON DVD APRIL 26 FROM NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT Tour-de-force Performances from SEAN PENN, DON CHEADLE and NAOMI WATTS Highlight Critically Acclaimed Film |
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LOS ANGELES, CA (February 7, 2005) – One man’s pursuit of the American dream takes a dark and chilling turn in the riveting drama The Assassination of Richard Nixon, available on DVD from New Line Home Entertainment on April 26, 2005. Based on a true story and one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2004, The Assassination of Richard Nixon draws its power from Academy Award®-winner* Sean Penn’s heart-rending portrayal of the film’s main character, as well as from stellar supporting performances from Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, After the Sunset), Naomi Watts (The Ring, 21 Grams) and Jack Thompson (Star Wars: Episode II– Attack of the Clones). The Assassination of Richard Nixon is available at a $27.95 SRP, with a DVD order due date of March 29. “Sean Penn gives an edgy, nuanced performance that is the life-blood of the movie,” said Justine Brody, vice president of marketing, New Line Home Entertainment. “An explosively emotional film, The Assassination of Richard Nixon is an artfully directed drama that is not to be missed.” *2004, Best Actor, Mystic River |
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SYNOPSIS In the winter of 1974, a time of great political unrest, Samuel J. Bicke (Penn) is a forty-four-year-old man who wants to believe in something – anything. But at every turn, his faith – in himself and in the world around him – is undermined. He is separated from his wife, Marie (Watts), who refuses to consider the reconciliation he wants so desperately. The only bright spot in Bicke’s life is his dream of opening a door-to-door tire repair service with his auto mechanic friend, Bonny (Cheadle), which requires a modest bank loan. When Bicke experiences a series of ill-fated events – his loan is rejected, and his ex-wife abandons him – he decides the only way to reclaim his insignificant life is to carry out a grand, historic gesture that will make his presence felt. Bicke would like to strike out at all the offenders, however, there is one villain who looms large. For Bicke, Richard Nixon, described by Bicke’s boss (Thompson) as the greatest salesman in history because he swindled the American people twice, becomes the embodiment of everything that is wrong with the world. A new Samuel Bicke, uncharacteristically resolute and resourceful, has an appointment with history. Critics embraced The Assassination of Richard Nixon: “A riveting film. An astonishing performance.” -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone “Sean Penn tops his performance in Mystic River with The Assassination of Richard Nixon. This may be the leanest and most devastating performance of his career….understated and eloquent.” -Stephen Farber, Movieline “Splendid. Sean Penn gives another powerful and implosive performance.” -Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times «««« “Penn gives the most engrossing performance of his career to date. This is one of the rare movies to explore American materialism through the eyes of an all-too-ordinary person who isn’t up to the challenges of everyday life.” -David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor “Eerily resonant… quietly powerful. A deeply affecting performance.” -Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times “Another right-on performance. A mesmerizing portrayal. Some may even see a bit of themselves in this tragic mix of Travis Bickle and Willy Loman.” -V.A. Musetto, New York Post DVD SPECIAL FEATURES* · Widescreen (1.85:1) version of the film · Stereo Surround Sound (English) · English and Spanish subtitles · Closed captions *DVD special features subject to change. |
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New Line Home Entertainment distributes New Line Cinema and Fine Line Features theatrical films on DVD and VHS, including the premium DVD brand infinifilm™. The Company also distributes feature films and non-theatrical programs acquired or produced by New Line Home Entertainment and New Line Television. Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical films. It licenses its programming to ancillary markets, including cable and broadcast television, as well as in all international markets. New Line Cinema is a Time Warner Company. |
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CONTACT Bill Douglass P & F Communications (212) 861-2100 wdouglass@pfcomberney.com Jennifer Sandler New Line Home Entertainment (310) 967-6992 jennifer.sandler@newline.com |
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