Summary:
In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba--which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented?
| Runtime: | 145 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. |
| Production: | New Line Cinema |
| Genres: | Drama, History, Thriller |
| Country: | USA |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
| Home Release Date: | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Roger Donaldson | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| David Self | Written By |
| Ernest R. May | Book "The Kennedy Tapes - Inside The White House During The Cuban Missile Crisis" |
| Philip D. Zelikow | Book "The Kennedy Tapes - Inside The White House During The Cuban Missile Crisis" |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bruce Greenwood | John F. Kennedy |
| Kevin Costner | Kenny O'Donnell |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bruce Thomas | Floyd |
| Caitlin Wachs | Kathy O'Donnell |
| Dakin Matthews | Arthur Lundahl |
| Drake Cook | Mark O'Donnell |
| Frank Wood | McGeorge Bundy |
| Janet Coleman | Evelyn Lincoln |
| Jon Foster | Kenny O'Donnell, Jr. |
| Kevin O'Donnell | NPIC Photo Interpreter |
| Liz Sinclair | Kenny's Assistant #1 |
| Lucinda Jenney | Helen O'Donnell |
| Matthew Dunn | Kevin O'Donnell |
| Shawn Driscoll | U-2 Pilot |
| Stephanie Romanov | Jacqueline Kennedy |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Armyan Bernstein | Producer |
| Ilona Herzberg | Executive Producer |
| Kevin Costner | Producer |
| Lope V. Juban Jr. | Producer: Philippines |
| Marc Abraham | Executive Producer |
| Mary Montiforte | Co-Producer |
| Michael De Luca | Executive Producer |
| Paul Deason | Co-Producer |
| Peter O. Almond | Producer |
| Staci A. Hunter | Associate Producer |
| Thomas A. Bliss | Executive Producer |
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