The Missiles of October
by Anthony Page
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Actor: Howard Da Silva, James Hong, Martin Sheen, Ralph Bellamy, William DevaneDirector: Anthony Page
Brand: MPI
Editor: Jerry Greene
Producer: Herbert Brodkin
Producer: Irv Wilson
Producer: Robert Berger
Writer: Robert F. Kennedy
Writer: Stanley R. Greenberg
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled)
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: One of TV's best!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this on TV when it was aired several years ago. It is one of the best-acted docu-dramas made for TV, and with a few minor exceptions (like the absebce of Vice President LBJ who was in all the meetings), it hit the mark. I know several men in the armed forces and they agree the tension was as high as it was depicted.
Summary of The Missiles of October
This recreation of the events leading up to the cuban missile crisis begins with kennedys discovery of soviet missiles in cuba & follows his difficult decision-making process. Commentary by william devane ralph bellamy martin sheen & howard da silva. Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 06/26/2001 Run time: 150 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Anthony PageWithout 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 Davis
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