Thirteen Days

– Dramatisation of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discove..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
2000
Thirteen Days (2000)

Dramatisation of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missle bases established on the Soviet allied island of Cuba. Shown from the perspective of the US President, John F Kennedy, his staff and advisors.

Thirteen Days (2000) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Jan 2001

Language:

English, Russian, Spanish, Romanian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Roger Donaldson

Writer:

David Self, Ernest R. May (book), Philip D. Zelikow (book)

Main Actors:

Shawn Driscoll, Kevin Costner, Drake Cook, Lucinda Jenney

Plot:

In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba--which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented?

Awards:

3 wins & 7 nominations.

Production:

New Line Cinema

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
Metacritic:
67%