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The Missiles of October

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This film examines the talks and bargaining between major leaders, in both the United States and the Soviet Union, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. When President Kennedy (William Devane) discovers that the Soviets are building a nuclear missile base in Cuba, a short distance from American shores, he decides to negotiate with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (Howard Da Silva) rather than outright threaten him. Still, tensions are high, with the two countries dangerously close to nuclear war.

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Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Nov 3, 2008
5/5
Tense, riveting TV movie based on Cuban missile crisis. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 26, 2005
2/5
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion May 6, 2004
3/5
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 27, 2004
5/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Feb 8, 2004
4/5
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Cast & Crew

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Anthony Page

Director

William Devane

John F. Kennedy

Martin Sheen

Robert Kennedy

Ralph Bellamy

Adlai Stevenson

Howard Da Silva

Nikita Khrushchev

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The Missiles of October

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Synopsis This film examines the talks and bargaining between major leaders, in both the United States and the Soviet Union, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. When President Kennedy (William Devane) discovers that the Soviets are building a nuclear missile base in Cuba, a short distance from American shores, he decides to negotiate with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (Howard Da Silva) rather than outright threaten him. Still, tensions are high, with the two countries dangerously close to nuclear war.
Director
Anthony Page
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 30m
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