JFK

Kevin Costner, Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, Kevin Bacon,

Jack Lemmon, Gary Oldman, Donald Sutherland, Walter Matthau

Warner Bros.; Directed by Oliver Stone

Rated R; 188 minutes; 1991

This stunning film, which includes actual news footage from the ‘60s, examines the alleged conspiracy behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. District Attorney Jim Garrison’s (Kevin Costner) investigation into the assassination led to the attempted prosecution of New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw for conspiracy in the murder.

Reviews

"Electrifying. A knockout. Breathless. Enthralling. Sensational. Terrific."

- Richard Corliss, TIME

"A masterpiece. Hypnotic, it grips and disturbs."

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Stunning. Powerful. Remarkable. It holds the audience rapt in its grip. Don't trust anyone who claims this movie is hogwash."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"Masterful filmmaking, a staggering achievement. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Kevin Costner is excellent."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV

"A smash hit. JFK will endure as a must-see for years."

- Mike Clark, USA TODAY

"Remarkable. Entertaining. Thoroughly compelling."

- Gene Siskel, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Passionate. A film of great narrative power, visceral energy and probing ideas that simply refuses to accept indifference as a response. Compelling and provocative. Masterful."

- Jack Garner, GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

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Director Oliver Stone's film on the alleged conspiracy behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is certain to stir debate and controversy on your campus.

Enhance your program with a showing of Oliver Stone’s acclaimed epic.