The Missiles of October
by Anthony Page
List Price:
Our Price: $10.99
You Save: $3.99 (27%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $9.49 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: Howard Da Silva, James Hong, Martin Sheen, Ralph Bellamy, William DevaneDirector: Anthony Page
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 150 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-06-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Movie Reviews of The Missiles of October
Movie Review: A Movie Everyone Should See
Summary: 5 Stars
I lived through the Missiles of October. It is still amazing and truly frightening to see how close we came to nuclear war. No Senator, Congressional Rep, candidate for President, or informed voter should miss this film. I'd seen it on TV, then bought the video. The DVD makes the scenes even more immediate. All the acting is superb. Want to know why we need a President who can THINK? This is why.
Summary of The Missiles of October
Without becoming didactic, The Missiles of October does an outstanding job of presenting many points of view on the Cuban missile crisis. The film humanizes Kennedy's near impossible task of avoiding war without compromising national security. The earnestness of this 1974 made-for-television dramatization may briefly remind one of social studies class--indeed it is at times difficult to maintain consciousness while the extensive cast of characters is being introduced at the opening. Not to worry, though--soon the power plays begin and The Missiles of October becomes completely gripping. Actual news footage is spliced in with the action, nicely serving as exposition and driving home just how very close the world came to nuclear war. A crew of excellent character actors flesh out the story and reveal the psychological games behind the language of diplomacy. William Devane takes on the difficult task of playing John F. Kennedy. While he doesn't quite capture Kennedy's charisma, he does occupy the role comfortably and effectively conveys the president's deep worry and determination to avoid war. Martin Sheen plays an engaging Robert Kennedy and Michael Lerner, oddly enough, manages to make Pierre Salinger absolutely fascinating. --Ali DavisDrama DVD Video
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Movies most talked about in Favorite Biopic Films
Anne of The Thousand DaysUniversal Pictures; Release date: 1995-02-28; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $23.99
World War II - When Lions RoaredKoch International; Release date: 2007-02-13; DVD
Best price: $13.67
Price in other shops:
A Woman Called GoldaParamount; Release date: 1998-11-11; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $100.00
Lady JaneBONHAM-CARTER,HELEN; Release date: 2003-02-18; DVD
Best price: $8.90
Price in other shops:
TrumanRelease date: 2000-02-29; DVD
Best price: $6.32
Price in other shops:
A Thousand HeroesNew Concorde; Release date: 1996-10-29; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $149.95
The QueenMIRREN,HELEN; Release date: 2007-04-24; DVD
Best price: $9.95
Price in other shops:
BecketRelease date: 2007-05-15; DVD
Best price: $13.45
Price in other shops:
The Missiles of OctoberRelease date: 2001-06-26; DVD
Best price: $7.93
Price in other shops:
MurrowWarner Home Video; Release date: 1992-10-14; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $24.99
Similar DVD Movies
By Dawn's Early LightWarner Brothers; Release date: 2004-06-01; DVD
Best price: $4.43
Price in other shops:
World War II - When Lions RoaredKoch International; Release date: 2007-02-13; DVD
Best price: $14.64
Price in other shops:
Nixon - Collector's EditionHOPKINS,ANTHONY; Release date: 2002-03-12; DVD
Best price: $19.99
Eleanor and Franklin Double Feature (The Early Years / The White House Years)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2007-05-01; DVD
Best price: $7.90
Price in other shops:
The Gathering StormRelease date: 2003-02-04; DVD
Best price: $5.39
Price in other shops:
Fail-safe (Special Edition)Sony; Release date: 2000-10-31; DVD
Best price: $8.41
Price in other shops:
TrumanRelease date: 2000-02-29; DVD
Best price: $6.32
Price in other shops:
Seven Days in MayRelease date: 2000-05-16; DVD
Best price: $13.97
Price in other shops:
Path to WarWarner Brothers; Release date: 2003-03-25; DVD
Best price: $4.16
Price in other shops:
Thirteen Days (Infinifilm Edition)Release date: 2001-07-10; DVD
Best price: $5.45
Price in other shops: