John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums

Name: John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1966-04-10
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Claus Toksvig, Maximilian Schell, Gregory Peck

1966, English. Directed by Bruce Herschensohn.

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An overview of John F. Kennedy's political career. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., in 2014.

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Released: 10 April 1966
Country: United States of America

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John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums (1966) was directed by Bruce Herschensohn and stars Claus Toksvig, Maximilian Schell, Gregory Peck.