Secret Honor: Honor Bound

Secret Honor: Honor Bound is a 1984 American political drama film directed by Robert Altman and starring Philip Baker Hall as Richard Nixon. The film is an adaptation of the play of the same name by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone, which was based on Nixon's Watergate tapes.

Secret Honor (HONOR BOUND Book 3)

by W.E.B. Griffin

4.6 out of 5

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The film takes place in the aftermath of Nixon's resignation from the presidency. Nixon is living in seclusion at his home in San Clemente, California, and is haunted by memories of his past. He is visited by a young journalist (played by Dean Stockwell) who is eager to hear his side of the Watergate story.

Nixon agrees to be interviewed by the journalist, and the two men spend several hours talking about Nixon's life and career. Nixon is initially defiant, but as the interview progresses, he becomes more and more introspective. He admits to making mistakes, but he also insists that he was ultimately motivated by a desire to do what was best for the country.

Secret Honor: Honor Bound is a complex and nuanced film that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most controversial presidents in American history. Hall gives a tour-de-force performance as Nixon, and Altman's direction is masterful. The film is a must-see for anyone interested in American history or politics.

Cast

• Philip Baker Hall as Richard Nixon
• Dean Stockwell as the journalist
• Ned Beatty as H.R. Haldeman
• John Carradine as John Mitchell
• Jack Warden as Spiro Agnew
• Robert Prosky as Ronald Ziegler

Production

Secret Honor: Honor Bound was filmed on location in San Clemente, California. The film was shot on a shoestring budget, and Altman used a number of unconventional techniques, such as shooting the entire film in black and white and using a handheld camera.

The film was a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Hall and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Legacy

Secret Honor: Honor Bound is considered to be one of the greatest films of the 1980s. It is a powerful and thought-provoking film that offers a unique insight into the mind of Richard Nixon. The film has been praised for its performances, direction, and writing.

Secret Honor: Honor Bound is a must-see for anyone interested in American history or politics. It is a complex and nuanced film that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most controversial presidents in American history.

Additional Resources

• Secret Honor: Honor Bound on IMDb
• Secret Honor: Honor Bound on Rotten Tomatoes
• Secret Honor: Honor Bound on Metacritic

Secret Honor (HONOR BOUND Book 3)

by W.E.B. Griffin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1042 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	524 pages

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