
Nineteen years after President Timothy Kegan (John Warner) was assassinated, his brother Nick (Jeff Bridges) discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman. While trying to avoid his wealthy and domineering father's attempts to control his actions, Nick follows the clues that have been handed to him. As he progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern the real trails from the dead ends, and increasing dangerous as unknown parties try to stop Nick from uncov... (Full plot summary below)
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Nineteen years after President Timothy Kegan (John Warner) was assassinated, his brother Nick (Jeff Bridges) discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman. While trying to avoid his wealthy and domineering father's attempts to control his actions, Nick follows the clues that have been handed to him. As he progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern the real trails from the dead ends, and increasing dangerous as unknown parties try to stop Nick from uncovering the truth.
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| Stream on DemandSean Axmaker... the maddest and most entertaining of Kennedy conspiracy thrillers, a wild kaleidoscope of clashing theories directed with wit and performed with gusto by an astounding cast. |
| VarietyVariety StaffHuston gives a powerhouse performance, and Bridges, always likeable, runs through his repertoire of facial expressions and grimaces, but it's a lost cause. |
| Atlantic City WeeklyLori HoffmanBizarre, fascinating political assassination satire with superb cast |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullA real cult classic, this reimagining of the Kennedy assassination asks what might have gone down in an alternate and very similar universe. |
| User ReviewStephen CA cult movie if ever there was one this 1979 gem has elements of The Parallax View ,3 days of the Condor and other classics. Jeff Bridges plays the brother of a murdered president who uncovers the murky circumstances behind his death. Sound Familiar? Well the film is based on a Book by Prizzis honor writer Richard Condon and as a thriller its hard to beat. Bridges is on top form as he uncovers the past ,But its John Huston who steals the show as Bridges Father . He is simply having great fun as the head of the family . Thats not to say the rest of the cast is poor in fact you get Eli Wallach,Richard Boone,Torisho Mifune,Sterling Hayden and a oily Anthony Perkins as a sinister fixer. With a cast like that you expect quality and you get it in spades . Do your self a favour and seek out this film Oh and keep an eye out for the mystery guest star |
| User ReviewZayne RJohn Huston's death scene is one for the time capsule. A truly brilliant (and very bent) film. |
| User ReviewDavid DLittle seen underrated satirical political thriller, takes apart the JFK assassination puzzle and throws the parts up in the air. Excellent performances by everyone, even a wordless Elizabeth Taylor. |
| User ReviewAlex BIt's kind of amazing this movie got made given the multitude of production difficulties. John Huston, Jeff Bridges, Tony Perkins. Food for thought for anyone who doesn't subscribe to to The Magic Bullet Theory. |
| User ReviewTamsin PThe best rendition of the John Kennedy murder/conspiracy saga ever. Sad, savage, ironic, insightful. Better, as it has integrity as a surreal comedy, than than deadpan junkyard epic "JFK." |
| User ReviewJohn MThe best rendition of the John Kennedy murder/conspiracy saga ever. Sad, savage, ironic, insightful. Better, as it has integrity as a surreal comedy, than than deadpan junkyard epic "JFK." |