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Travolta's JFK Film Reimagines Assassination
1 May
Summary
- John Travolta stars in a crime thriller about JFK's assassination.
- The film explores the alleged involvement of the Chicago Outfit.
- It is based on a true story and first-hand accounts.
Ketchup Entertainment has acquired North American rights for *November 1963*, a crime thriller starring John Travolta, with a 1,000-theater release planned for the fourth quarter. Directed by Roland Joffé, the film reimagines the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the perspective of those operating behind the scenes, suggesting power dynamics rather than elections were at play.
The narrative centers on the intense 48-hour period surrounding the assassination, shedding light on the Chicago Outfit's alleged role. The script, penned by Nicki Celozzi, draws from first-hand accounts, including insights from the family of mob boss Sam Giancana, who was present during this critical time.
John Travolta portrays Johnny Roselli, a key organized crime figure. The cast also features Mandy Patinkin as Chicago Outfit head Anthony Accardo, Dermot Mulroney as hitman Chuckie Nicoletti, Robert Carlyle as Jack Ruby, and Jefferson White as Lee Harvey Oswald, depicted as a pawn in the Outfit's plan. The film aims to strip away myth and reveal the true nature of these historical figures.
