Debut of actress Mary Louise Weller.
One of two early feature film 1970s presidential political comedies made during U.S. President Richard Nixon's American presidency and spoofing him and his administration of the day. The movies are Millhouse (1971) (aka "Millhouse: A White Comedy") and Hail (1972) (aka "Mr. President" and "Washington, B.C" and "Hail to the Chief").
One a handful of 1970s comedies which spoofed and parodied the Nixon Administration of U.S. American Republican President Richard Nixon. The films include Hail (1972), Millhouse (1971), and White House Madness (1975).
[Foreword] The film you are about to see was made in 1970, three years before the Watergate disclosures. In retrospect, many have called Hail a prophecy, more disturbing in what it portends than '1984'. In reply, the filmmaker said "I'd rather make a profit than be one".
Hail was made as a satirical comedy. Only the Nixon White House didn't laugh. Two carloads of secret service men attended its New York premiere. At the Cannes Film Festival, it was greeted with riots. The Federal Government banned it. To all U.S. Service personnel. Despite critical acclaim from ten major reviewers, the film was forced out of distribution. Ten years later, you'll see why.
Hail was made as a satirical comedy. Only the Nixon White House didn't laugh. Two carloads of secret service men attended its New York premiere. At the Cannes Film Festival, it was greeted with riots. The Federal Government banned it. To all U.S. Service personnel. Despite critical acclaim from ten major reviewers, the film was forced out of distribution. Ten years later, you'll see why.
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