The Five Cities of June
Synopsis
The Five Cities of June is a 1963 American short documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn. This United States Information Agency-sponsored film details the events of June 1963 in five different cities. In the Vatican, the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI; in the Soviet Union, the launch of a Soviet rocket as part of the Space Race with the United States; in South Vietnam, fighting between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers; in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, the racial integration of the University of Alabama opposed by Governor George Wallace; and in Berlin, President John F. Kennedy's visit to Germany and Rudolph Wilde Platz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Herschensohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Herschensohn
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Five Cities of June
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Information Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Herschensohn
Bruce Herschensohn
Bernhard Kaun
George Stevens Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Herschensohn
Director
George Stevens Jr.
Producer
Bruce Herschensohn
Writer
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What is The Five Cities of June about?
The Five Cities of June is a 1963 American short documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn. This United States Information Agency-sponsored film details the events of June 1963 in five different cities. In the Vatican, the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI; in the Soviet Union, the launch of a Soviet rocket as part of the Space Race with the United States; in South Vietnam, fighting between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers; in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, the racial integration of the University of Alabama opposed by Governor George Wallace; and in Berlin, President John F. Kennedy's visit to Germany and Rudolph Wilde Platz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Five Cities of June?
The Five Cities of June was directed by Bruce Herschensohn.
Who stars in The Five Cities of June?
The principal cast of The Five Cities of June includes Charlton Heston.
When was The Five Cities of June released and how long is it?
The Five Cities of June was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Five Cities of June?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Five Cities of June was composed by Bernhard Kaun.