The Day Reagan Was Shot Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Oliver Stone served as executive producer for this made-for-cable drama that looks back at the events of March 30, 1981, when John Hinckley, Jr. attempted to assassinate then-president Ronald Reagan. Richard Crenna stars as Reagan, Christian Lloyd plays Hinckley, Richard Dreyfuss portrays Secretary of State Alexander Haig (who infamously proclaimed himself "in charge here" after the shooting) and Holland Taylor appears as Nancy Reagan. Produced for the Showtime premium cable network, The Day Reagan Was Shot was first aired on December 9, 2001. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
DVD Release Date:
10/29/2002
Run Time:
100 min.
Director(s):
Tone:
Biting, Deadpan, Matter-of-Fact
Keywords:
President, assassination, first-lady, shooting [crime]
Setting:
assassination attempt of President Reagan
Time Period:
March 30, 1981
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
