Thirteen Days

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(drama, history, thriller)

In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba—which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented?.

actors:

Kevin Costner as Special Assistant to the President Kenny O'Donnell
Bruce Greenwood as President John F. Kennedy
Steven Culp as Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy
Dylan Baker as Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara
Michael Fairman as US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson
Henry Strozier as Secretary of State Dean Rusk
Frank Wood as National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy
Kevin Conway as Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Curtis LeMay
Tim Kelleher as Special Counsel to the President Ted Sorensen
Len Cariou as Foreign Policy Advisor Dean Acheson
Bill Smitrovich as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor
Dakin Matthews as Arthur Lundhal
Madison Mason as Adm. George Anderson
Christopher Lawford as Mission Flight Leader Cmdr. William B. Ecker
Ed Lauter as Lt. Gen. Marshall Carter
directors:
Roger Donaldson
rating:7.30

See also: Drama: Departed, The

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