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

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  • Genre(s):Documentary
  • Release year: 1965
  • Running time: 85 min
John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums is a ninety-minute filmed memorial tribute to President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on November 22, 1963. It was completed in 1964, and released to theatres by Embassy Pictures in 1966.read more

John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums is a ninety-minute filmed memorial tribute to President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on November 22, 1963. It was completed in 1964, and released to theatres by Embassy Pictures in 1966. The film, containing both color and black-and-white footage, is narrated by Gregory Peck, and features extensive excerpts from President Kennedy's speeches, including color footage of his swearing in and inaugural address. It was written and directed by Bruce Herschensohn, who also composed the music - long before he was recognized as a noted conservative. Maximilian Schell narrated the German version.

Original Release

01/22/1965

US Release

04/10/1966

Cast

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Directors

Bruce Herschensohn

Writers

Bruce Herschensohn

Cast

Producers

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