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Killing Reagan (2016)

2016-10-16 · 1h 40m · EN
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Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.

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Rod LurieDirector

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Tim MathesonTim MathesonRonald ReaganCynthia NixonCynthia NixonNancy ReaganKyle S. MoreKyle S. MoreJohn Hinckley JrMike PniewskiMike PniewskiJack HinckleyRebecca TilneyRebecca TilneyJo Ann HinckleyJoel MurrayJoel MurrayEdwin MeesePatrick St. EspritPatrick St. EspritAlexander HaigJoe ChrestJoe ChrestJerry ParrGary WeeksGary WeeksStephen ColoLeander SuleimanLeander SuleimanDr. Joyce MitchellGeoff PiersonGeoff PiersonJames BakerKatia LaraKatia LaraJodie Foster

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1980sAssassination attemptUsa president

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinity1980s · Assassination Attempt · Usa PresidentDialogue densityDramaDirector preference9540Actor preference22356 · 24025 · 98240Country preferenceUs

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What is Killing Reagan about?

Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.

How long is Killing Reagan?

Killing Reagan has a runtime of 100 minutes.