White House Plumbers (HBO)
Nixon's downfall through Watergate scandal insiders
About White House Plumbers (HBO)
Released: 2023
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (5 Episodes)
Cast
Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Domhnall Gleeson, Toby Huss, Ike Barinholtz, Kathleen Turner, Kim Coates, Yul Vazquez, Alexis Valdés, Nelson Ascencio, Tony Plana, Zoe Levin, Liam James, Kiernan Shipka, Tre Ryder, David Krumholtz, F. Murray Abraham, Rich Sommer, John Carroll Lynch, Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Domhnall Gleeson, Toby Huss, Ike Barinholtz, Kathleen Turner, Kim Coates, Yul Vazquez
About White House Plumbers (HBO)
This gripping historical drama TV Series, "White House Plumbers," is developed by HBO, and tells the riveting true story of how E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, two of President Richard Nixon's own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, unintentionally brought down the Nixon presidency. The series, set in the early 1970s unfolds over five intense episodes. Its compelling storyline accentuates the paradox of a government that takes illegal actions in the guise of protecting its citizens and maintaining democracy.
Making / Production
"White House Plumbers" has been meticulously crafted by the creators and the production crew to accurately reflect the era in which it is set, along with the swirling political intrigue of the time. Special thanks go to the dedicated costume and set designers for recreating the Nixon-era style and the Washington D.C. backdrop. The series was meticulously scripted, using actual transcripts from Nixon and his cronies to provide the veracity to the narrative.
Actors
- Woody Harrelson as E. Howard Hunt: Harrelson delivers a nuanced and powerful performance. Skillfully portraying Hunt’s conflicting loyalties, and the growing paranoia that ensues.
- Justin Theroux as G Gordon Liddy: Theroux embodies the driven, earnest, and highly intelligent Liddy with conviction. It's a performance that adds significant depth and gravity to the series.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series "White House Plumbers" is based on the acclaimed book "Integrity" by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh.
- The Watergate Scandal, central to the storyline, is considered one of the biggest political scandals in American history.
- The term "White House Plumbers" was a covert White House Special Investigations Unit, established July 24, 1971 during the Nixon presidency.
Quotes
- "When you're in the sewer, there's no such thing as dirty and clean, there's only survival."
- "This isn't just about politics. It's about protecting the very fabric of American democracy."
Music, Soundtrack
- The intro music, set in a hauntingly melodic tune, sets the tone for the political intrigue to come.
- Period-specific songs included in the soundtrack, bringing authenticity to the early 1970s setting.
- The background score successfully intensifies the gravity of key scenes and contributes to the overall mood of the series.
About White House Plumbers (HBO)
White House Plumbers is a drama about Nixon's agents initiating the Watergate scandal, spiraling into a political nightmare.