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The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001): Cast

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The Day Reagan Was Shot is a 2001 drama directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, starring Holland Taylor as Nancy Reagan, Richard Crenna and Richard Dreyfuss. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Ixtlan Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Day Reagan Was Shot About?

The premise of The Day Reagan Was Shot without spoilers.

The Day Reagan Was Shot is a 2001 made‑for‑television drama directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh. It features Richard Dreyfuss portraying White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig and Richard Crenna as President Ronald Reagan, delivering strong, nuanced performances that bring the historical moment to life, and the production emphasizes the intense atmosphere of the early 1980s.

The Day Reagan Was Shot Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • oval office
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • president of the united states
  • year 1981
  • president
  • hospital
  • secretary of state
  • vice president
  • assassination attempt
  • reagan assassination attempt
  • u.s. attorney general
  • attorney general
+23 more
  • secretary of defense
  • u.s. secretary of state
  • politics
  • first lady
  • hospital bed
  • shoulder holster
  • handcuffs
  • historical event
  • main character shot
  • secret service agent
  • secret service
  • secret agent
  • u.s. secret service
  • arrest
  • cold blooded killer
  • killer
  • assassin
  • gunshot wound
  • christian
  • shot in the chest
  • shooting
  • pistol
  • government
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Cast & crew

The Day Reagan Was Shot Cast & Characters

Holland Taylor leads the cast as Nancy Reagan, with Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan and Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Cyrus Nowrasteh

More films directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, best-rated first: Sarah's Oil, The Stoning of Soraya M., The Young Messiah and Infidel.

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The Day Reagan Was Shot Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Crónica de un atentado” and “Атентатът срещу Рейгън”.

Also known as
  • Crónica de un atentado
  • Атентатът срещу Рейгън
  • Il giorno dell'attentato a Reagan
  • Panique à la Maison Blanche
  • Reagan'ın Vurulduğu Gün

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The Day Reagan Was Shot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Day Reagan Was Shot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Day Reagan Was Shot?

The Day Reagan Was Shot runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Day Reagan Was Shot released?

The Day Reagan Was Shot was released on December 9, 2001.

Who directed The Day Reagan Was Shot?

The Day Reagan Was Shot was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.

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Who is in the cast of The Day Reagan Was Shot?

The Day Reagan Was Shot stars Holland Taylor as Nancy Reagan, Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan and Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Day Reagan Was Shot have a post-credit scene?

No. The Day Reagan Was Shot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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