The Missiles of October
- TV Movie
- 1974
- 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
1.2K
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In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total
Eugene Elman
- Russian Presidium Member
- (as Gene Elman)
- Director
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- TriviaMartin Sheen, who plays Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, went on to play American President John F. Kennedy in the mini-series Kennedy (1983).
- GoofsDuring the debates in the White House, it is mentioned what type of aircraft should replace or augment the U2 to make reconnaissance flights; a "Navy P8U" is mentioned, possibly what was meant as the correct type was F8U, the F8U-IP Crusader, was a fighter aircraft modified for reconnaissance photography. The type served in the Naval Air Service from 1956 until 1999 in the carrier fleet.
- Quotes
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev: [thinking about President Kennedy on the other side of the world, before being interrupted again] Just now, I work and he sleeps. Then, he works and I sleep.
[pauses]
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev: Perhaps soon we both sleep...
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975)
Featured review
This made for TV picture got rave reviews when it came out in 74. William Devane does a great job in his portrayal of JFK. Martin Sheen was also good as RFK. Howard Da Silva not to be overlooked as Nikita Khrushchev. When viewed today the filming technique may seem dated and dull but if that can be overlooked the content of the film is still powerful. Additionally it's all based on an actual historic event.
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