# JFK (1991)

> Oliver Stone’s electrifying historical conspiracy thriller follows Jim Garrison’s dangerous attempt to challenge the official account of President Kennedy’s assassination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/665

## Facts

- Runtime: 189 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, History
- Director: Oliver Stone
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Michael Rooker, Jack Lemmon, Laurie Metcalf, Sissy Spacek
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102138/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, urgent, combative, political thriller night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of conspiracy and power in the wake of a national tragedy.

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