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The Missiles of October

19742h 30mAnthony Page
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"The most powerful docudrama ever produced on The Cuban Missile Crisis"

Based in part on Robert F. Kennedy's book, "Thirteen Days," this film profiles the Kennedy Administration's actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Missiles of October (1974) about?

Based in part on Robert F. Kennedy's book, "Thirteen Days," this film profiles the Kennedy Administration's actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Who stars in The Missiles of October?

The Missiles of October stars William Devane (President John F. Kennedy), Ralph Bellamy (U.N. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson), Howard Da Silva (Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev), James Hong (U.N. Secretary-General U Thant), Martin Sheen (Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy). The film was directed by Anthony Page.

How long is The Missiles of October?

The Missiles of October has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974.

Is The Missiles of October worth watching?

The Missiles of October holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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