description Thirteen Days Overview
Thirteen Days depicts the events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, focusing on the decisions made by U.S. political leaders. The film portrays the tense negotiations and deliberations within the White House as the nation faced a potential nuclear confrontation. It highlights the roles of key figures including John F.
Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Robert McNamara.
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info Thirteen Days Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2000 |
help Thirteen Days FAQ
Who is Kenny O'Donnell in Thirteen Days?
Kevin Costner plays Kenneth O'Donnell, President John F. Kennedy's political adviser and appointments secretary. The film uses O'Donnell as its central viewpoint inside the White House, although historians dispute how much influence the real O'Donnell had over the crisis.
Why did Kennedy call the naval action a quarantine instead of a blockade?
A formal blockade could be interpreted as an act of war. The administration instead announced a naval quarantine intended to prevent additional offensive weapons from reaching Cuba while leaving room for negotiation with the Soviet Union.
What military options are debated in Thirteen Days?
The Executive Committee debates air strikes against the missile sites, a full invasion of Cuba, and the naval quarantine. President Kennedy and his advisers fear that attacking Cuba could provoke Soviet action against Berlin or trigger a nuclear exchange.
Who plays John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy?
Bruce Greenwood portrays President John F. Kennedy, while Steven Culp plays Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. The film dramatizes the 13-day confrontation in October 1962 after American reconnaissance photographed Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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