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JFK (1991)

Directed by Oliver Stone · 189 min · Drama, Thriller, History

75.8 TOPICAL score · #513 of 6,776 films

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Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

JFK (1991, directed by Oliver Stone) has a TOPICAL score of 75.8 - ranked 513 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 3 awards from 9 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Critics: 85% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 72. Audiences: TMDB 7.6/10 (2,521 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 51 languages.

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Critics62
Audience87
Awards95
Historical impact82
Lasting engagement73
Cast97
Legacy & cult status1

Starring: Kevin Costner (actor #160), Tommy Lee Jones (actor #174), Gary Oldman (actor #88), Kevin Bacon (actor #341)

“Despite the controversy, JFK received critical praise for its performances, directing, score, editing and cinematography.”

Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 6/10

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