J.F.K. (1991)
Product Information
Product Details: J.F.K. (1991)
- Edition:
- DVD Two-Disc Special Edition. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 11/11/2003
- UPC:
- 085392863129
- Directed by:
- Oliver Stone
- Featuring:
- Kevin Costner, Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci. See all cast
Synopsis: J.F.K. (1991)
Synopis: Covers the period from 1963 to 1968; Produced and released in 1991.Oliver Stone's self-proclaimed "countermyth," JFK mocks the doubtful veracity of the Warren Commission's findings on the Kennedy assassination and summarizes some of the myriad theories that have been proposed in its contest. Focusing on the investigation by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) into the activities of the FBI and other government agencies as well as their attempted cover-ups, Stone weaves fact and speculation into a compelling argument for the reopening of the case files. Garrison begins to investigate local links to the assassination, including Clay Shaw (Tommy Lee Jones), David Ferrie (Joe Pesci), Guy Bannister (Ed Asner), Perry Russo (Kevin Bacon), and Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman). When the accounts of Ferrie, Russo, and others almost invariably diverge from the FBI versions of events, Garrison begins to suspect a cover-up. Widening his net, he interviews many of the original assassination witnesses and again finds little that coincides with the government's record. Combining interviews with an analysis of the physical evidence, Garrison's team posits the existence of a conspiracy to kill the president. A mysterious Col. X (Donald Sutherland) implies the orchestration of the conspiracy at the highest levels of government, and Garrison is ready to go to trial. Stone deploys video, different film stocks shot at varying speeds, and a dizzying style of montage while harnessing the talents of a large and extraordinary cast to create a film of undeniable power and excitement.Features: J.F.K. (1991)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Digi-Pack
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Documentary - 1. "Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy"
Audio Commentary - 1. Oliver Stone - Director/Co-Writer
11 Deleted/Extended Scenes w/ Optional Director Commentary
Theatrical Trailer
Text/Image Galleries:
Production Notes
Awards: J.F.K. (1991)
- Academy Awards
- Best Cinematography:
- Robert Richardson
User Reviews: J.F.K.
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One of the Most Important films to watch
, August 29, 2004Reviewer: Will J - See all Will J's reviews -
Excellent Film
, September 8, 2002Reviewer: arnold_sir_edwin - See all arnold_sir_edwin's reviewsAlthough JFK is about 206 minutes long, I don't feel boring at all. The screenplay is excellent, the editing and cinematography is brilliant, it deserves the 2 Oscars. What a pity it didn't win Best Picture and Best Director.
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Pros: Cinematography and Direction, entertaining cast
Cons: Could have shown more documentary-type footage
Before this film came out I neve once paid any attetntion to political movies. JFK changed that forever. By 'sccidently' watching JFK, I realized something...polital movies can be very entertaing! The cast is superb. One of Costners best roles and performance. Tommy Lee Jones is great. Kevin Bacon is great. The supporting cast is great. The movie is very long, but trust me, you wont notice it. Totally engaging, entertaining, emotional, and jarring all at once. Mixes documentary facts with Hollywood gloss.
Makes a person wonder about the controversy surrounding his assassination. (the magic bullet theory). I can't help but think of the current polital events that our country is facing with Iraq...(WMDs anyone? Anyone? ...Bueller?)
One of my favorite films ever...and I dont even like political films. ...