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DVD : The Missiles of OctoberIn association with Amazon.comstarring: William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva, James Hong, Martin Sheen directed by: Anthony Page  List Price: $14.98 Amazon.com's Price: $10.99 You Save: $3.99 (27%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780788603228 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC ISBN: 0788603221 Label: Mpi Home Video Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Mpi Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 26, 2001 Running Time: 150 minutes Studio: Mpi Home Video Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1974 Sales Rank: 9882 MPN: D6324D Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Without becoming didactic, The Missiles of October does an outstanding job of presenting many points of view on the Cuban missile crisis. The film humanizes Kennedy's near impossible task of avoiding war without compromising national security. The earnestness of this 1974 made-for-television dramatization may briefly remind one of social studies class--indeed it is at times difficult to maintain consciousness while the extensive cast of characters is being introduced at the opening. Not to worry, though--soon the power plays begin and The Missiles of October becomes completely gripping. Actual news footage is spliced in with the action, nicely serving as exposition and driving home just how very close the world came to nuclear war. A crew of excellent character actors flesh out the story and reveal the psychological games behind the language of diplomacy. William Devane takes on the difficult task of playing John F. Kennedy. While he doesn't quite capture Kennedy's charisma, he does occupy the role comfortably and effectively conveys the president's deep worry and determination to avoid war. Martin Sheen plays an engaging Robert Kennedy and Michael Lerner, oddly enough, manages to make Pierre Salinger absolutely fascinating. --Ali Davis Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Timely RevisitI took the time to revisit this film in view of the near end of the elections. While the 1974 made for TV production values pale in comparison to contemporary efforts--I must say that the cast is excellent. As Bush prepares to exit office, this film is a reminder of what grace under pressure was about. And how close we came to nuclear war in 1962. I was a 9 year old child then and could not really appreciate state of the world. But in 46 years hence (and considering what we've had to live under ... Read More Rating:  - The Missiles of OctoberI bought this to share with my two sons. I had watched it my Junior year in High School. I remember how shocked I was at the time as I had no knowledge of any of this taking place. It's done, not so much as a movie but almost more as a documentary. I feel it's better than the more recent movie done on this subject starring Kevin Costner as it gives you more of a feeling of watching history unfold. I would HIGHLY recommend this movie. Rating: - Sweating Armageddon...1974's "The Missiles of October" is a powerfully acted and still compelling TV docudrama of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, as the United States and Soviet Union came perilously clsoe to war over the placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. The presentation is stark but engrossing, in the manner of the film version of "Twelve Angry Men." An excellent cast of TV character actors inhabit a series of austere sets meant to replicate the White House, the Presidium of the Soviet Union, and ... Read More Rating: - A Movie Everyone Should SeeI lived through the Missiles of October. It is still amazing and truly frightening to see how close we came to nuclear war. No Senator, Congressional Rep, candidate for President, or informed voter should miss this film. I'd seen it on TV, then bought the video. The DVD makes the scenes even more immediate. All the acting is superb. Want to know why we need a President who can THINK? This is why. Rating: - THE ULTIMATE WMDSTHE MISSILES OF OCTOBER is a tense, tight, made for TV, docudrama about the Cuban missile crisis. It is a Golden Laurel award-winning film based on all historical evidence about those 13 days in October, 1962. Many of us have forgotten or never knew the crisis 45 years ago that brought us to the edge of nuclear war and possible extinction of life as we know it. Unbeknown to America and with full denial from Russia, the USSR had begun to build a nuclear missile arsenal in Cuba that was capable of destroying ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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