The Assassination of Richard Nixon

The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)

The Assassination of Richard Nixon is a 2004 film about the failed assassination of President Richard Nixon by Samuel Byck (changed to Bicke in the film) in 1974. It stars Sean Penn as Bicke and Don Cheadle as his friend and business partner.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

Smith & Wesson Model 14

The main weapon used in this movie is a Smith & Wesson Model 14 with pearl grips . Stolen from Benny (Don Cheadle), Sam (Sean Penn) uses it to kill his wife's dog and during his hijacking of the plane. In the real event, Byck used a .22 revolver.

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Smith & Wesson Model 14 - .38 spl

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Sam finds the Benny's revolver in a drawer. Notice the pearl grips and the Smith & Wesson logo.

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Sam kills the family dog.

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Sam holds the revolver on the scared passengers

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Sam commands a flight attendant to shut the door.

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Tell them, Maestro, tell them why I did this. After being shot three times, Sam goes into a monologue (not seen here) and puts the S&W to his head.