The Day Kennedy Died
Synopsis
The doctor who tried to save him. The Secret Service agent who was seconds too late. The man wrongly accused of his murder. And the woman who unwittingly sheltered an assassin. The death of JFK has inspired thousands of books and debates over the last 50 years, but the stories of the people there on that day have gone largely untold...until now. Experience November 22, 1963 as it has never been presented before, in this minute-by-minute account of that day, narrated by Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey, and brought to life through rarely seen footage and rarely heard testimonies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Woodhead
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Woodhead
- Original Title
- The Day Kennedy Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Woodhead
Leslie Woodhead
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Woodhead
Director
Leslie Woodhead
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day Kennedy Died
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What is The Day Kennedy Died about?
The doctor who tried to save him. The Secret Service agent who was seconds too late. The man wrongly accused of his murder. And the woman who unwittingly sheltered an assassin. The death of JFK has inspired thousands of books and debates over the last 50 years, but the stories of the people there on that day have gone largely untold...until now. Experience November 22, 1963 as it has never been presented before, in this minute-by-minute account of that day, narrated by Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey, and brought to life through rarely seen footage and rarely heard testimonies.
Who directed The Day Kennedy Died?
The Day Kennedy Died was directed by Leslie Woodhead.
Who stars in The Day Kennedy Died?
The principal cast of The Day Kennedy Died includes Kevin Spacey.
When was The Day Kennedy Died released and how long is it?
The Day Kennedy Died was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day Kennedy Died?
The Day Kennedy Died holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).