For an alternate interpretation of Watergate, and more importantly, really the essence of the movie, a portrayal of a contrarian personality against the insanity of the 1970's, this is good if you can find it or see it.
I don't know if these constitute spoilers, since most people know the story, but just in case --
SPOILERS:
Stand out scenes are when Robert Conrad, who was born to play this role, he really excelled, put his hand over a candle flame to show his ability to withstand pain.
Another was Conrad's conversation where he explained that he was willing to take a hit for the team, in this regard, literally. Meaning he didn't want some idiot sticking a shotgun through his window to shoot him should that be the decision of the powers that be, he'd willingly "stand on a corner" at an appointed time if the decision was to kill him.
Sounds insane, but man, the ability and discipline to understand and make such an offer is mind blowing.
Kind of too bad this movie was, made only when it was insofar as Liddy ended up going on to be an important voice for conservative thought and opinion on the radio, a chapter this movie doesn't capture. Not a big problem of course.
But he certainly has had an interesting life -- I would argue this movie is well deserved for a remake, though I can't think of an actor who would do the guy justice.
I don't know if these constitute spoilers, since most people know the story, but just in case --
SPOILERS:
Stand out scenes are when Robert Conrad, who was born to play this role, he really excelled, put his hand over a candle flame to show his ability to withstand pain.
Another was Conrad's conversation where he explained that he was willing to take a hit for the team, in this regard, literally. Meaning he didn't want some idiot sticking a shotgun through his window to shoot him should that be the decision of the powers that be, he'd willingly "stand on a corner" at an appointed time if the decision was to kill him.
Sounds insane, but man, the ability and discipline to understand and make such an offer is mind blowing.
Kind of too bad this movie was, made only when it was insofar as Liddy ended up going on to be an important voice for conservative thought and opinion on the radio, a chapter this movie doesn't capture. Not a big problem of course.
But he certainly has had an interesting life -- I would argue this movie is well deserved for a remake, though I can't think of an actor who would do the guy justice.