The Kennedys (2011– )

The story of the most fabled political family in American history, told in a manner similar to The Godfather: a manipulative, egocentric father determined to live out his own ambitions ... See full summary »

Stars:

Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Greg Kinnear	...	Jack Kennedy (8 episodes, 2011)
Barry Pepper	...	Bobby Kennedy (8 episodes, 2011)
Katie Holmes	...	Jackie Kennedy (8 episodes, 2011)
Tom Wilkinson	...	Joe Kennedy Sr. (8 episodes, 2011)
Diana Hardcastle	...	Rose Kennedy (8 episodes, 2011)
Kristin Booth	...	Ethel Kennedy (8 episodes, 2011)
Rothaford Gray	...	Agent Abraham Bolden (5 episodes, 2011)
Rachel Wilson	...	Michelle (4 episodes, 2011)
Serge Houde	...	Sam Giancana (4 episodes, 2011)
Ava Preston	...	Caroline Kennedy (4 episodes, 2011)
Janelle Hutchison	...	Evelyn Lincoln (4 episodes, 2011)
Angela Besharah	...	Ann Gargan (4 episodes, 2011)

Storyline

The story of the most fabled political family in American history, told in a manner similar to The Godfather: a manipulative, egocentric father determined to live out his own ambitions through his sons, who in turn spent their lives dancing to his tune while at the same time trying to stand on their own. This is history through personality - the tangled relationships through which paint a picture of one of the most turbulent periods of the modern age. Viewers will be upstairs at the White House, not in the Cabinet Room. Through iconic events in history - the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the civil rights struggle, the mob connection - viewers will learn about the lesser known, yet critical personal stories.

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Plot Keywords:

cuban missile crisis | white house | bay of pigs | widow | presidential election | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

History Channel [UK] ReelzChannel [us]

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Die Kennedys

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Asylum Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (some sequences)

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Greg Kinnear (Kennedy) was only 158-days-old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

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Goofs

When "Dr. Feelgood" is injecting Jackie Kennedy the camera shows him withdrawing the needle. As the needle exits her skin, you can see it is a flat spring loaded "Special effects" needle and not a real hypodermic needle.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.1 (2011)

User Reviews

Wonderful - entertaining & enjoyable

I have always been fascinated with the Kennedy family & over the years have read & seen so much about them. This series was wonderful - very entertaining & extremely well written. A lot has been said about the acting & I too was watching with a critical eye. I have to say the acting was excellent! I found myself totally engrossed in watching the story line which of course I know so well. I was captivated by how each & every actor was able to portray such a likeness to their real life character. This was indeed enhanced by the stupendous job by the make-up & costume department! Katie Holmes in particular had an extremely difficult role to play, but what an amazing job she did! I truly enjoyed this fabulous series!