Synopsis
Directed by Oliver Stone, JFK follows determined New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison as he unravels a deeply troubling conspiracy surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film challenges the official Warren Commission findings, suggesting that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. Bold, provocative, and visually stunning, the movie ignited national debate and remains one of cinema's most compelling political thrillers.
Did You Know?
- The film runs over three hours long.
- Oliver Stone himself lost a friend to the assassination.
- Kevin Costner learned real courtroom techniques for his role.
- The movie sparked Congress to release classified JFK documents.
- Over 40 well-known actors appeared in the film.
Iconic Quotes
- Back and to the left. Back and to the left.
- We are all actors in a great play called history.
- The organizing principle of any society is for war.
- Fundamentally, people are suckers for the truth.
- We're through the looking glass here, people. White is black and black is white.