In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18½ minute gap in Nixon's tapes.In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18½ minute gap in Nixon's tapes.In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18½ minute gap in Nixon's tapes.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 14 nominations
- Cheryl
- (as Marija Abney)
- H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman
- (voice)
- General Al Haig
- (voice)
- Samuel
- (as Vondie Curtis Hall)
- Radio Announcer
- (voice)
- OMB Harry
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was shot at the Silver Sands Motel & Cottages in Greenport, New York, which was at the time owned by producer Terry Keefe. It is the only feature film to be shot at the Silver Sands.
- Goofs@ around 15 minutes when Paul & Connie are talking in the dinner a camera operator can be seen reflected in the mirror behind Connie. The camera operator is visible on the left side of the mirror before slowly moving to the right out of shot.
- Quotes
President Richard M. Nixon: Bob, I don't know anything about that.
H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman: No. Of course not. Sir. Uh, my mistake.
President Richard M. Nixon: I won't stand for anyone looking into Colson.
H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman: Right now it's just some flat-foots at DC Metro.
President Richard M. Nixon: Yeah, by tomorrow it'll be the FBI. Colson will fold like testicles in a nutcracker. I don't trust the Bureau.
H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman: Uh, I assure you with Pat Gray acting as... .
President Richard M. Nixon: Acting like a balloon maybe. Ever since Hoover died they're pissed off that we didn't promote from the ranks. Who's that one, uh... Mark something... satin, uh... velvet, uh... .
H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman: Felt.
President Richard M. Nixon: Felt like a weasel when I shook his hand.
- ConnectionsReferences House of Wax (1953)
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1