Secret Honor

Philip Baker Hall as Richard Nixon delivers a scathing and impassioned monologue in this 1984 film, recounting his life and career amidst paranoia, self-pity, and vitriol. Throughout the ninety-minute monologue, Nixon veers into tangents, recalling key figures such as Dwight Eisenhower, Henry Kissinger, and John F. Kennedy, and blaming others for his downfall. As he becomes increasingly agitated, Nixon's description of himself shifts between moments of introspection and rants about being an innocent martyr. The film follows Richard Nixon's fictional account, attempting to gain insight into the missteps of his political career and his infamous Watergate scandal.