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1991 · 189 min · R

JFK

Directed by Oliver Stone · Drama, Thriller, History

JFK (1991) is a Drama film, directed by Oliver Stone set in New Orleans, Dallas, and Washington, D.C. during the 1960s. It runs 189 minutes and is rated R.

A courtroom, with a tense tone. Themes of power & corruption and obsession play out through multiple perspectives and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Kevin CostnerTommy Lee JonesGary OldmanKevin BaconMichael RookerJack LemmonLaurie MetcalfSissy Spacek

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New OrleansDallasWashington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
Power & CorruptionObsession
Structure
Multiple PerspectivesNon Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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