John Adams: Nixon in China
John Adams’s groundbreaking work vividly brings to life US President Nixon’s 1972 visit to the People’s Republic of China. Peter Sellars’s Metropolitan Opera production, based on his 1987 world-premiere staging, features choreography by Mark Morris and stars James Maddalena as Nixon, Robert Brubaker as Chairman Mao, Janis Kelly as First Lady Pat Nixon, Russell Braun as Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, and Kathleen Kim as Chiang Ch’ing, Mao’s wife. From the pomp of the public displays to the intimacy of the protagonists most private moments, Adams, Sellars and librettist Alice Goodman reveal the real characters behind the headlines in this landmark American opera.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Music |
| Director | Peter Sellars |
| Runtime | 176 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
John Adams: Nixon in China is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
James Maddalena
Richard Nixon
Robert Brubaker
Mao Tse-tung
Janis Kelly
Pat Nixon
Kathleen Kim
Chiang Ch’ing
Richard Paul Fink
Henry Kissinger
Russell Braun
Chou En-Lai
Ginger Costa-Jackson
First Secretary to Mao
Teresa S. Herold
Second Secretary to Mao
Tamara Mumford
Third Secretary to Mao
Haruno Yamazaki
Solo Dancer
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