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JFK (1991)

โ€œThe story that won't go away.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 2,506 votes 3h 9m r ThrillerDramaHistory

#8 of 63 films from 1991 #165 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Oliver Stone ยท Written by Oliver Stone, Zachary Sklar

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Overview

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

Cast

Kevin Costneras Jim Garrison
Tommy Lee Jonesas Clay Shaw
Gary Oldmanas Lee Harvey Oswald
Kevin Baconas Willie O'Keefe
Michael Rookeras Bill Broussard
Jack Lemmonas Jack Martin
Laurie Metcalfas Susie Cox
Sissy Spacekas Liz Garrison
Joe Pescias David Ferrie
John Candyas Dean Andrews
Pruitt Taylor Vinceas Lee Bowers
Jay O. Sandersas Lou Ivon
Walter Matthauas Senator Long
Sally Kirklandas Rose Cheramie

Facts

Release dateDecember 20, 1991
Runtime189 min (3h 9m) โ€” longer as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$205,405,498 (5.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0102138

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Questions

How long is JFK?
JFK runs 189 minutes (3h 9m), which is long for a thriller โ€” plan for it.
Is JFK worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,506 votes, which places it #8 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 89%) and #165 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed JFK?
JFK was directed by Oliver Stone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Platoon (1986), Wall Street (1987), Snowden (2016).
Who stars in JFK?
Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison; Tommy Lee Jones as Clay Shaw; Gary Oldman as Lee Harvey Oswald; Kevin Bacon as Willie O'Keefe; Michael Rooker as Bill Broussard; Jack Lemmon as Jack Martin.
What is JFK rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for JFK?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20420.

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