Kill Dick  By Jackie Chowns June 10, 2005 Sean Penn laments the
lack of beer nuts with Naomi Watts.  Sean Penn laments the lack
of beer nuts with Naomi Watts.  Sean Penn tries to bump off
Richard Nixon in this skilful blend of fact and fiction.
Director Niels Mueller Stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Jack
Thompson, Don Cheadle Rated MA Screening Now  Sam Byck was not a
healthy man when, in 1974, he attempted to hijack a plane, which
he planned to fly into the White House.  The Assassination of
Richard Nixon is based on the events leading up to the
hijacking. It is inspired by the life of Byck, a salesman whose
emotional disintegration is the centrepiece of the film.  He is
powerfully portrayed by Sean Penn, with a strong supporting cast
including Naomi Watts, Jack Thompson and Don Cheadle.
Publicity-wise, there couldn't be a better time to release the
film following the revelation of the identity of "Deep Throat",
the FBI deputy who provided The Washington Post with the
government secrets that condemned Nixon d