The Missiles of October
1974, English. Directed by Anthony Page.
The most powerful docudrama ever produced on The Cuban Missile Crisis
Based in part on Robert F. Kennedy's book, "Thirteen Days," this film profiles the Kennedy Administration's actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Anthony PageDirector
- William DevanePresident John F. Kennedy
- Ralph BellamyU.N. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson
- Howard Da SilvaSoviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev
- James HongU.N. Secretary-General U Thant
- Martin SheenAttorney General Robert F. Kennedy
- James T. CallahanDavid Powers, Special Assistant to the President
- Peter CanonAdmiral's Aide
- Keene CurtisJohn McCone, Director CIA
- Charles CyphersPress Photographer
- Clifford DavidTheodore Sorensen, Special Counsel
- Francis De SalesSenator
- John DehnerFormer Secretary of State Dean Acheson
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1974
- Written by
- Stanley R. Greenberg
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What The Missiles of October is based on
The Missiles of October is based on Thirteen Days (1969) by Robert F. Kennedy, published by W. W. Norton & Company.
1969
Thirteen Days
By Robert F. Kennedy
Published by W. W. Norton & Company
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The Missiles of October runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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The Missiles of October isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1974. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Missiles of October?
If you liked The Missiles of October, try Secret Honor, Killing Reagan, ...First Do No Harm.
Who directed The Missiles of October?
The Missiles of October (1974) was directed by Anthony Page and stars William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva.
What is The Missiles of October based on?
The Missiles of October is based on Thirteen Days (1969) by Robert F. Kennedy, published by W. W. Norton & Company.