JFK (1991) — Special Edition Director's Cut
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone presents a gripping, provocative political thriller inspired by the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Starring Kevin Costner as New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, JFK examines competing accounts, unanswered questions and the far-reaching consequences of one of America's most consequential historical events.
Detailed Story Synopsis
Following President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963, New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison initially investigates possible local connections to Lee Harvey Oswald. Although the official Warren Commission concludes that Oswald acted alone, Garrison becomes increasingly troubled by discrepancies he perceives in witness accounts, timelines and the available evidence.
Years later, Garrison reopens the case with a small team of investigators. As they interview witnesses, reconstruct events and trace relationships among figures in New Orleans, Dallas and Washington, their inquiry leads to allegations of a wider conspiracy involving intelligence, military and organized-crime interests. Garrison's pursuit of the truth comes at a high personal and professional cost, straining his marriage and exposing his team to intense public scrutiny. The film builds toward a dramatic courtroom presentation that challenges the official narrative.
Combining archival imagery, dramatic reenactments and an intricate, nonlinear narrative, JFK is a compelling piece of historical cinema. Historical note: The movie dramatizes Garrison's investigation and presents disputed conspiracy theories; its claims should not be treated as established historical fact.
Cast & Characters
- Kevin Costner — Jim Garrison
- Sissy Spacek — Liz Garrison
- Tommy Lee Jones — Clay Shaw
- Gary Oldman — Lee Harvey Oswald
- Joe Pesci — David Ferrie
- Kevin Bacon — Willie O'Keefe
- Jack Lemmon — Jack Martin
- Walter Matthau — Senator Russell Long
- Donald Sutherland — X
- Laurie Metcalf — Susie Cox
- Michael Rooker — Bill Broussard
- Jay O. Sanders — Lou Ivon
- Wayne Knight — Numa Bertel
- John Candy — Dean Andrews
- Ed Asner — Guy Banister
- Brian Doyle-Murray — Jack Ruby
- Vincent D'Onofrio — Bill Newman
- Sally Kirkland — Rose Cheramie
Film Information
Release Year: 1991
Director: Oliver Stone
Screenplay: Oliver Stone and Zachary Sklar
Studio: Warner Bros.
Genre: Historical Drama / Political Thriller / Mystery
Rating: R
Director's Cut Runtime: Approximately 206 minutes
Awards: Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing
Edition Details
Format: DVD
Edition: Special Edition Director's Cut
Condition: Used
UPC: 085391261421
This DVD presents Oliver Stone's extended director's cut of JFK. Refer to the case for disc count, aspect ratio, audio options and any included special features.