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8.1/10   265 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Reg Gadney (writer)
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Release Date:
20 November 1983 (USA) more
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Plot:
Biography of the 1961-1963 presidency of John F. Kennedy.
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Generally, quite riveting more (13 total)

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Runtime:
282 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
First aired on NBC on Sunday, November 20, 1983 at the same time that ABC was airing ‘The Day After’ (1983). more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In the scene between Jackie and her assistant Bess in the car following their pre inauguration visit, there are several indications that this movie was filmed in the early 80s. First, if you look over Blair Brown's right shoulder as the car moves down the street, you'll notice a current version of a "Do Not Enter" street sign. It's the kind with the big red circle with a white line going through it. Those type of street signs didn't appear across America until the 1970s. As the car continues to move down the street, immediately behind it are a few other automobiles from that time period. However, again over Blair Brown's shoulder, you'll notice the car passes several 80s era vehicles which are parked. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Goonies (1985) more

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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Generally, quite riveting, 24 February 2003
8/10
Author: bruce-j-patience from Melbourne, Australia

Whenever I read books about the Kennedys and their Washington contemporaries I sometimes visualize each one as they were portrayed in this excellent mini series.

The casting was ideal. Martin Sheen, in particular, as JFK ... the voice, the look, the mannerisms ... there were times when the archival footage of the man himself and Sheen the actor almost became one.

The story never ceased to be anything other than utterly compelling.

Strong support from the likes of Vincent Gardenia and E.G Marshall ensured success.

Period detail was occasionally allowed to lapse (for example, cars from a much later period could be clearly seen on the roads in several exterior scenes). But generally quite riveting.

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