The film ‘Frost/Nixon’ was released in 2008. It is a powerful drama portraying the post-Watergate interviews between British television host David Frost and former American president Richard Nixon. This article aims to provide insight on where this movie was shot, showcasing the roles of important actors like Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, and Sam Rockwell, and further delve into exciting facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Frost/Nixon’ was filmed at numerous iconic locations across California, USA. The movie’s shooting took place in places such as Palos Verdes Estates, Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, San Clemente, Yorba Linda, and Hollywood. The filming commenced on August 27, 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Langella | Richard Nixon |
| Michael Sheen | David Frost |
| Sam Rockwell | James Reston |
| Jr. | |
| Kevin Bacon | Jack Brennan |
| Matthew Macfadyen | John Birt |
| Oliver Platt | Bob Zelnick |
| Rebecca Hall | Caroline Cushing |
| Toby Jones | Swifty Lazar |
| Andy Milder | Frank Gannon |
| Kate Jennings Grant | Diane Sawyer |
| Gabriel Jarret | Ken Khachigian |
| Jim Meskimen | Ray Price |
| Patty McCormack | Pat Nixon |
| Geoffrey Blake | Interview Director |
| Clint Howard | Lloyd Davis |
| Rance Howard | Ollie |
| Gavin Grazer | White House Director |
| Simon James | Frost Show Director |
| Eloy Casados | Manolo Sanchez |
| Jay White | Neil Diamond |
| Keith MacKechnie | Marv Minoff |
| David Ross Paterson | Birt TV Show Presenter |
| Jennifer Hanley | Makeup Woman |
| Robert Pastoriza | Interview Cameraman |
| Louie Mejia | Interview Cameraman |
| David Kelsey | Smith House Reporter |
| James Ritz | Smith House Reporter |
| Pete Rockwell | Smith House Reporter |
| Ned Vaughn | Secret Serviceman |
| Simone Kessell | Airport Check-In Woman |
| Noah Craft | Australian Stage Director |
| Kaine Bennett Charleston | Sydney Assistant Director |
| Gregory H. Alpert | White House Cinematographer |
| Kimberly Robin | Ma Maison Girl |
| Michelle Manhart | Disco Girl |
| Steve Kehela | Premiere Reporter |
| John Kerry | Man at Disco |
| Jenn Gotzon | Tricia Nixon |
| Googy Gress | Network Executive |
| Marc McClure | Network Executive |
| Joe Spano | Network Executive |
| Jason Suhrke | Press Reporter (voice) |
| Mickie Banyas | Fina Sanchez (uncredited) |
| Jay Bird | Vietnam Protestor (uncredited) |
| Michael Patrick Breen | Houston Ballroom Diner (uncredited) |
| Scott Bryson | John Bryson (uncredited) |
| Shawn Card | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Marianne Chambers | Frost’s Blonde (uncredited) |
| John Chancellor | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Rich Cohen | Secret Service Agent #2 (uncredited) |
| Danielle Cooper | Playmate (uncredited) |
| Alexandria Cree | Julie Nixon (uncredited) |
| Walter Cronkite | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Eve Curtis | Sue Mengers (uncredited) |
| John Dean | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Sam Ervin | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Joe Fedio | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Gerald Ford | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Maggie Grant | Australian Reporter (uncredited) |
| Alan Gray | Orthodontist (uncredited) |
| Darbi Gwynn | Photo Mistress w / Michael Sheen in airport scene (uncredited) |
| Christopher Haskell | Man in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Heck | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Kristina Hughes | White House Aide (uncredited) |
| Candy Ibarra | Nightclub Entourage (uncredited) |
| Rachael Jane | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Dave Johnson | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Christopher Jude | Smith House Press / Reporter (uncredited) |
| Adam Karst | Huston Ballroom (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Dolan’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Shaun R.L. King | Vietnam Protestor (uncredited) |
| Ariel Lazarus | Playboy Bunny (uncredited) |
| Paula Lemes | Woman in the Sofá (uncredited) |
| Steve Longmuir | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| John Luder | Staffer (uncredited) |
| Les Mahoney | TV Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dasha Mironova | Model (uncredited) |
| Victoria Monroe | Disco Dancer (uncredited) |
| Roger Mudd | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Andrew Jackson Murphy | Club Goer (uncredited) |
| Susanna Musotto | Tennis Player (uncredited) |
| Eddie Napolillo | Smith Crew (uncredited) |
| Robert Phares | White House Aide (uncredited) |
| Bill Porter | Houston Ball Room Attendee (uncredited) |
| Yvette Rachelle | Playboy Bunny (uncredited) |
| John Robert | Heathrow Businessman (uncredited) |
| Chris Roessner | Surfer (uncredited) |
| Howard J Rosen | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Andrea Russell | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| James Seaman | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Eric Sevareid | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Evan Silverman | Smith Crew (uncredited) |
| Mark Simich | Hugh Hefner (uncredited) |
| Max Elliott Slade | Camera Operator (Smith crew) (uncredited) |
| Cecelia Specht | Australian Talk Show Script Girl (uncredited) |
| Arne Starr | Business Man (uncredited) |
| Mark Strohman | Heathrow Businessman (uncredited) |
| Chris Thompson | Valet (uncredited) |
| Robert Trout | Self (uncredited) |
| Robson Vieira | Swimmer (uncredited) |
| Holly Weber | Playboy Playmate (uncredited) |
| Aaron White | Secret Serviceman (uncredited) |
| Denise Winsor | Airport Passenger (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is a dramatized version of the real-life television interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon post the Watergate scandal.
- Ron Howard served as the director of the film.
- The movie was written by Peter Morgan.
- Apart from Frost and Nixon, played by Michael Sheen and Frank Langella respectively, other notable characters in the film include James Reston, Jr. portrayed by Sam Rockwell, Jack Brennan played by Kevin Bacon, and John Birt enacted by Matthew Macfadyen.
- The film was nominated for 5 Oscars and has won 23 awards along with 76 other nominations.
- The film was released in Australia on December 26, 2008.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Palos Verdes Estates, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8005714
- Longitude: -118.3900737
- Place ID: ChIJb6sJroFL3YARRnT7838LugQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Beverly Hilton Hotel – 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0664073
- Longitude: -118.4126525
- Place ID: ChIJHUPOhvW7woAR87-AK16rPD8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Clemente, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.4273521
- Longitude: -117.6126004
- Place ID: ChIJn1YpWVv03IARv3vMFEgFJjo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Clemente, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Yorba Linda, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.88850350000001
- Longitude: -117.8132571
- Place ID: ChIJe6lY0Soow4ARSVAD1lXVb_Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yorba Linda, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
