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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788603228
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: 7727
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:  - A Timely Revisit
I took the time to revisit this film in view of the near end of the elections. While the 1974 made for TV production values pale in comparison to contemporary efforts--I must say that the cast is excellent.As Bush prepares to exit office, this film is a reminder of what grace under pressure was about. And how close we came to nuclear war in 1962. I was a9 year old child then and could not really appreciate state of the world. But in 46 years hence (and considering what we've had to live under ... Read More
Rating:  - 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 how shocked I was at the time as I had no knowledge of any of this taking place.It's done, not so much as a movie but almost more as a documentary.I feel it's better than the more recent movie done on this subject starring Kevin Costner as it gives you more of a feeling of watching history unfold.I would HIGHLY recommend this movie.
Rating: - Sweating Armageddon...
1974's "The Missiles of October" is a powerfully acted and still compelling TV docudrama of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, as the United States and Soviet Union came perilously clsoe to war over the placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The presentation is stark but engrossing, in the manner of the film version of "Twelve Angry Men."An excellent cast of TV character actors inhabit a series of austere sets meant to replicate the White House, the Presidium of the Soviet Union, and ... Read More
Rating: - A Movie Everyone Should See
I lived through the Missiles of October.It is still amazing and truly frightening to see how close we came to nuclear war.No Senator, Congressional Rep, candidate for President, or informed voter should miss this film.I'd seen it on TV, then bought the video. The DVD makes the scenes even more immediate. All the acting is superb. Want to know why we need a President who can THINK?This is why.
Rating: - THE ULTIMATE WMDS
THE MISSILES OF OCTOBER is a tense, tight, made for TV, docudrama about the Cuban missile crisis. It is a Golden Laurel award-winning film based on all historical evidence about those 13 days in October, 1962. Many of us have forgotten or never knew the crisis 45 years ago that brought us to the edge of nuclear war and possible extinction of life as we know it. Unbeknown to America and with full denial from Russia, the USSR had begun to build a nuclear missile arsenal in Cuba that was capable of destroying ... Read More
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