Secret Honor
In his New Jersey study, Richard Nixon retraces the missteps of his political career, attempting to absolve himself of responsibility for Watergate and lambasting President Gerald Ford's decision to pardon him. His monologue explores his personal life and describes his upbringing and his mother. A tape recorder, a gun and whiskey are his only companions during his entire monologue, which is tinged with the vitriol and paranoia that puzzled the public during his presidency.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Robert Altman |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (46 votes) |
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The film constructs a claustrophobic character study, relying entirely on a tour-de-force monologue set in a single room. It explores the psychology of denial and the solitude of power through meticulous performance and sparse staging.
What lingers after the final frame is the unsettling echo of a man arguing with his own legacy. A masterclass in turning political history into intimate, gripping drama. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Altman
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Watch alone, with focused attention, as a gripping one-man play.
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