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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 |
Roger Donaldson
rating:7.30
See also: Drama: Departed, The
See also: Kevin Costner in Upside of Anger, The