Richard (film)


Richard is a 1972 film directed by Harry Hurwitz. The film was notable as it was a lampoon of President Richard Nixon before the Watergate scandal.

Plot

In order to earn his wings, a Guardian Angel comes down from heaven to train Richard to be President of the United States. He wins the 1968 Presidential Election which was, in reality, sponsored by a group of Irishmen on a bet.

Cast