Kissinger and Nixon

Ron Silver and Beau Bridges have the title roles in this chronicle of the machinations that led to the 1973 accord that ended the Vietnam War. Haig: Matt Frewer. Le Duc Tho: George Takei. Haldeman: Ron White. Thieu: Henry Chan. Reston: Kenneth Walsh. Ron Petrie directed., Walter Isaacson’s book Kissinger: A Biography served as the basis for this made-for-television movie about the famed political leader. Beau Bridges stars as President Richard Nixon and Ron Silver portrays Henry Kissinger, Nixon’s national security advisor. The adaptation shows how Kissinger worked to try and end the Vietnam crisis while Nixon maneuvered to keep his political image strong until election time. Bridges was nominated for an Emmy for his lead performance.