The Final Days (1989) | Full Movie | Lane Smith | Richard Kiley | David Ogden Stiers

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A chronicle of one of the most fraught presidential administrations, and one of the biggest political scandals of U.S. history.

Director: Richard Pearce
Writers: Bob Woodward (book), Carl Bernstein (book)
Stars: Lane Smith, Richard Kiley, David Ogden Stiers

[cm]

This film is outstanding. The cast, script and direction are superb. Lane Smith, Richard Kiley, David Ogden Stiers are particularly strong. It's a shame that this film didn't win Emmys and has been overshadowed. All TV movies should have been this good.

[minnietrout]

Brezhnev driving that Lincoln with Nixon as passenger was hysterical 😂

[WeHeartSeniors]

SO GOOD I'M WATCHING IT AGAIN. This should be mandatory viewing for students.

[Pihasanddunes]

Superb. That scene where Nixon advises Kissinger he's resigning, then breaks down is stunning. Lane Smith played this beautifully, nuanced, conflicted. Impressive.

[hedgehog]

Honestly? One of the finest performances I've ever seen. That final speech was actually moving. I hope Lane Smith was proud of what he achieved.

[thomasthomas]

I met Lane Smith when he was at Kennedy Space Center filming "From The Earth To The Moon". I told him how much I admired his work in "The Final Days" and that his portrayal of Richard Nixon was the finest I had ever seen. And yes, that includes Anthony Hopkins (who had not played the role when I met Mr. Smith). I was always happy that I had had the opportunity to compliment him on his exemplary work.

[Joshy-gf]

This is an overlooked movie about the end of Nixon's reign. Thoughtful, accurate and dramatic. Lane is my favorite Nixon.

[newjeffersonian]

A tour de force performance by Lane Smith. He captured both the physical appearance and the emotional core of Richard Nixon better than any other actor I've seen. This tv movie got four Emmy nominations but didn't win any. It deserved better.

[dokskwyr]

I love the scene with Nixon and Brezhnev riding in the Lincoln Continental. 😅🤣😂

[MarelisaFabrega]

This film was absolutely magnificent. I watched it because the 17th of this month marked the 50-year anniversary of the Watergate break-in, and I'm glad I did. The acting was superb and there wasn't a dull moment in the entire movie. It was the best movie I've seen in a while.

[meeeka]

I love that in 1972, in the White House with its kitchens and staff, a high level member of staff pulls out a Thermos bottle for a cup of coffee during the 18 minutes, something so humble that we would never see today.

[victoriabarnes]

I am 69 years old and watching this movie makes me feel like I am 20 years old living through this.

[malcolmabram]

A superb movie, based on historical interpretation of a major event, in HD, yet forgotten. It is on YouTube. Thanks for uploading. Enjoyed.

[vanpelt]

A landmark achievement without the usual movie-of-the-week, made-for-tv historical schlock. Intelligently scripted by the great Hugh Whitemore and superbly acted by old pros like Ed Flanders, Richard Kiley and David Ogden Stiers. Lane Smith is spellbinding as Nixon and what could've been surface satire becomes a jaw-dropping incarnation of the President. The look, the voice but most of all the subtle nuances and gestures, such as the nervous lint-flecking off trousers and the closed up body language shows a man on the verge of volcanic implosion. It all plays like Greek tragedy and unfolds as brilliant and memorable entertainment.

[stardaddyo]

The guy playing Nixon is killing it.
Super job.

[r.a.contrerasma]

What a performance. One of the best movies I've ever watched.

[pjstrupp]

Lane Smith really did have the voice and mannerisms down solid. A great acting job.

[uweinhamburg]

In my view, an underrated film - good actors, good script and directing. The slow acceleration of the events is well represented by the timeline of the film.

[sissylexi]

Historical movies are my favorites. This is a great movie. Never seen it before till now. Thank you

[cm]

In a just world, Lane Smith should have won an Oscar.