The Best Mini-Series on The Kennedys
Martin Sheen stars in the title role in this landmark mini-series which centers on the momentous presidential years and the loves, lives, triumphs and tragedies of one of the most controversial families of this century, the Kennedys.
John F Kennedy was America's 35th President, its first Roman Catholic President, its richest, the youngest to die in office and, arguably, its most celebrated and beloved. His administration attracted some of the most brilliant young men and women in America and together they recreated the twentieth century version of King Arthur's court at Camelot.
He and his beautiful wife Jackie captured the imagination of people the world over. This mini-series is the behind-the-scenes story of JFK's dynamic Presidential years, from the night before his election in November 1960 to the afternoon of his assassination on 22nd November 1963. It covers momentous events including the abortive invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs, the turmoil of violent racial conflict, the escalation of America's involvement in Vietnam and the Missile Crisis.
It also explores the private life of the man, the tragic death of his son aged only 39 hours and his chronic womanizing, scrutinized by the FBI under the leadership of the sinister and obsessive J. Edgar Hoover.
All-Star Cast
Featuring an outstanding cast of Martin Sheen stars as John F. Kennedy, John Shea is Bobby Kennedy; EG Marshall stars as the family patriarch, Joe Kennedy, and Blair Brown as Jackie. Also features Kelsey Grammer, John Glover, Vincent Gardenia and Geraldine Page.
FEATURES and BENEFITS:
- Two Disc Collection
- Over Five Hours (350 minutes)
- Aired In 1983
- Color
Martin Sheen stars as JFK in this Mini Series that originally aired in 1983 and is still considered the best series on The Kennedy's ever.
In addition to all his political moves, it explores the private life of JFK, the tragic death of his son aged just 39 hours and his chronic womanizing, scrutinized by the FBI under the leadership of the sinister and obsessive J. Edgar Hoover.
The all-star cast includes Martin Sheen stars as John F. Kennedy, John Shea is Bobby Kennedy; EG Marshall stars as the family patriarch, Joe Kennedy, and Blair Brown as Jackie. Also features Kelsey Grammer, John Glover, Vincent Gardenia and Geraldine Page.
In addition to all his political moves, it explores the private life of JFK, the tragic death of his son aged just 39 hours and his chronic womanizing, scrutinized by the FBI under the leadership of the sinister and obsessive J. Edgar Hoover.
The all-star cast includes Martin Sheen stars as John F. Kennedy, John Shea is Bobby Kennedy; EG Marshall stars as the family patriarch, Joe Kennedy, and Blair Brown as Jackie. Also features Kelsey Grammer, John Glover, Vincent Gardenia and Geraldine Page.
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