Hinckley (2024)
Assassin. Musician. Criminal. Dreamer. Stalker. Patient. Villain. Loner. Artist. Free.
In March 1981, inspired by a dangerous obsession with the film Taxi Driver and actress Jodie Foster, a man named John Hinckley tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. The attack shocked the world and forever changed American history. Found not guilty by reason of insanity, Hinckley spent thirty-five years in a psychiatric hospital. Nearly 40 years later, a judge granted him his unconditional release. HINCKLEY presents an unsparing profile of a man whose shocking act of political violence forever changed a nation and still resonates today. It examines Hinckley's troubled early life, his obsessions and other attempts at assassination, the leadup and aftermath of his attack on Reagan, and whether or not redemption is possible for one of America's most infamous men, especially in a nation deeply divided by politics and gripped by gun violence.
Cast
- John Hinckley Jr. - Self
- Jodie Foster - Self (archive footage)
- Ronald Reagan - Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Carter - Self (archive footage)
- Ted Bundy - Self (archive footage)
- John Lennon - Self (archive footage)
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Hinckley TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Hinckley about?
- In March 1981, inspired by a dangerous obsession with the film Taxi Driver and actress Jodie Foster, a man named John Hinckley tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. The attack shocked the world and forever changed American history. Found not guilty by reason of insanity, Hinckley spent thirty-five years in a psychiatric hospital. Nearly 40 years later, a judge granted him his unconditional release. HINCKLEY presents an unsparing profile of a man whose shocking act of political violence forever changed a nation and still resonates today. It examines Hinckley's troubled early life, his obsessions and other attempts at assassination, the leadup and aftermath of his attack on Reagan, and whether or not redemption is possible for one of America's most infamous men, especially in a nation deeply divided by politics and gripped by gun violence.
- Who directed Hinckley?
- Hinckley was directed by Neil McGregor.
- Who stars in Hinckley?
- Hinckley stars John Hinckley Jr., Jodie Foster, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Ted Bundy, John Lennon.
- How long is Hinckley?
- Hinckley has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Hinckley?
- Hinckley is a Documentary, History, Crime film.
- Where was Hinckley produced?
- Hinckley was produced in Australia.