The Missiles of October

TV Movie
1974
2h 30m

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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.

Director
- Anthony Page
Writers
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Robert F. Kennedy
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8.1/10

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Director
- Anthony Page
Writers
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Robert F. Kennedy
Stars

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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Director
- Anthony Page
Writers
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Robert F. Kennedy
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Trivia
Martin Sheen, who plays Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, went on to play American President John F. Kennedy in the mini-series Kennedy (1983).

Goofs
During 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...

Connections
Featured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975)

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Riveting behind the scenes drama about the Cuban missile crisis.

A must-see depiction of the Cuban missile crisis of 1962. Focusing mostly on the Kennedy administration, this made-for-TV movie captures all the tension and emotion occurring inside the White House. It gives a real insider's view of how the American government operates. It also takes you inside the Kremlin giving you a glimpse how both sides dealt with the crisis. William Devane and Martin Sheen give excellent performances as Jack and Bobby Kennedy. The entire cast is top-notch. Don't bother with Thirteen Days, it pales by comparison. This is the real deal.