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The Missiles of October

starring: William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva, James Hong, Martin Sheen
directed by: Anthony Page

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788603228
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0788603221
Label: Mpi Home Video
Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Mpi Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 26, 2001
Running Time: 150 minutes
Sales Rank: 8132
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1974



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Amazon.com:
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 Davis



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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A Timely Revisit
I took the time to revisit this film in view of the near end of the elections. While the 1974 made ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The Missiles of October
I bought this to share with my two sons. I had watched it my Junior year in High School. I remember ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Sweating Armageddon...
1974's "The Missiles of October" is a powerfully acted and still compelling TV docudrama of the Cuban ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Movie Everyone Should See
I lived through the Missiles of October. It is still amazing and truly frightening to see how close we ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - THE ULTIMATE WMDS
THE MISSILES OF OCTOBER is a tense, tight, made for TV, docudrama about the Cuban missile crisis. It is ... Read More

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