Genres: Drama | History | Thriller Countries: USA Actors: Kevin Costner Kenny O'Donnell, Special Assistant to the President Bruce Greenwood President John F. Kennedy Steven Culp Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy Dylan Baker Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense Michael Fairman Adlai Stevenson, US Ambassador to the UN Henry Strozier Dean Rusk, Secretary of State Frank Wood McGeorge Bundy, National Security Advisor Kevin Conway Gen. Curtis LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staff Tim Kelleher Ted Sorensen, Special Counsel to the President Len Cariou Dean Acheson, Foreign Policy Advisor Bill Smitrovich Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Dakin Matthews Arthur Lundhal Madison Mason Adm. George Anderson Christopher Lawford Cmdr. William B. Ecker, Mission Flight Leader Ed Lauter Lt. Gen. Marshall Carter Directors: Roger Donaldson IMDB Rating: 7.3 out of 10 (17686 votes)

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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? Written by {jgp3553@excite.com}

The year is 1962. USAF U-2 spy planes discover that the USSR is placing nuclear ballistic missiles in Cuba. The Chiefs of Staff warn President Kennedy and his cabinet that the missiles have the potential to kill up to 80 million Americans, and destroy a large number of USAF bomber bases - thus crippling the Americans’ ability to retaliate and leaving the country an easy target for Soviet invasion. Fortunately, the missiles are not yet operational, and the President and his staff try to figure out how to get the missiles out of Cuba - whether by diplomatic means or by force. Initially, diplomatic attempts fail as the Soviets lie and stonewall the President. Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara comes up with a different plan - a naval blockade of Cuba to keep new missiles from reaching the country. When the Russians ignore the blockade and try to run it, things quickly go from bad to worse. Will the Americans & Soviets come to a peaceful settlement - or will nuclear war result? Written by Derek O’Cain

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