From: Reviews and Criticism of Vietnam War Theatrical and Television Dramas (http://www.lasalle.edu/library/vietnam/FilmIndex/home.htm) compiled by John K. McAskill, La Salle University ([email protected])
S3322 SECRET HONOR (USA, 1984) (Other titles: Last testament of Richard M. Nixon; Political myth)
Credits: director, Robert Altman ; writers/play, Donald Freed, Arnold M. Stone. Cast: Philip Baker Hall. Summary: Biographical monologue set in the final hours before Richard Nixon’s resignation from the U.S. Presidency. The play theorizes that Nixon did not resign because of the Watergate cover-up but was motivated instead by his secret decision to thwart the plans of a cabal of businessmen to continue their control of the White House. Includes references to the Vietnam War peace negotiations.
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