The Missiles of October
Watch TrailerThe White House is under siege. President Kennedy and his inner circle, including brother Robert and advisor McGeorge Bundy, examine reconnaissance photos that confirm Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. The world teeters on the brink. Behind the closed doors of the Oval Office, a tense political and military drama unfolds where every hour counts and every decision could be irreversible. The administration must navigate between the generals' hardline stance and the search for a diplomatic exit, pressured by the CIA, the Pentagon, and their own fears.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1974 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Anthony Page |
| Runtime | 150 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (14 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film offers a chamber-like, almost documentary look at a historical cabinet crisis, where the primary weapons are arguments, nerves, and willpower. It focuses on the psychological burden and the human dimension of power, where the fates of millions hang on a handful of sleep-deprived individuals.
What lingers after the viewing is a profound sense of the fragility of rational choice under immense pressure. It's a masterclass in political suspense, proving that the most gripping battles can be fought around a conference table. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Anthony Page
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Urgent whispers in wood-paneled rooms, the constant hum of anxiety, and the weight of history pressing down on every silent glance.
🎭 Cast
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
James T. Callahan
David Powers, Special Assistant to the President
Peter Canon
Admiral's Aide
Keene Curtis
John McCone, Director CIA
Charles Cyphers
Press Photographer
Clifford David
Theodore Sorensen, Special Counsel
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