RFKis a 2002 Americanbiographicalhistorical dramatelevision filmdirected byRobert Dornhelmand written byHank Steinberg.The film starsLinus RoacheasRobert F. Kennedy.David Paymer,Martin Donovan,Jacob Vargas,Marnie McPhail,Sergio Di Zio,Sean Sullivan,Ving RhamesandJames Cromwellalso star. It premiered on theFX Networkon August 25, 2002.
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Written by | Hank Steinberg |
| Directed by | Robert Dornhelm |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Mark Winemaker |
| Cinematography | Derick V. Underschultz |
| Editor | Victor Du Bois |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
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| Network | FX |
| Release | August 25, 2002 |
The film takes place through the eyes of RFK after his brotherJohn F. Kennedy'sassassinationin 1963.[1]As he lives through the loss, he starts to identify himself as a political figure, not just the former president's brother. He makes it official with a1968 United States presidential electionbid in order, what he says, to "save theDemocratic Party".[2]During his campaign, in which the American people showed great support for him, RFK wasshot and killedby pro-Palestinian activistSirhan Sirhanas a statement against Kennedy's unwavering support ofIsrael.[3]
The film was shot inHamilton, Ontario,Canada.
Cast
edit- Linus RoacheasRobert F. Kennedy[4]
- David PaymerasDick Goodwin
- Martin DonovanasJohn F. Kennedy
- Jacob VargasasCesar Chavez
- Marnie McPhailasEthel Kennedy
- Sergio Di Zioas Adam Walinsky
- Sean Sullivan asStephen Edward Smith
- Ving RhamesasJudge Jones
- James CromwellasLyndon B. Johnson
- Kevin Hare asTed Kennedy
- Rodger Barton as Sheriff
- Corinne ConleyasRose Kennedy
- Phil Craig asJohn A. McCone
- Jordan Fennell as Jordan
- Neil Foster as Mayor
- David GardnerasJoseph Kennedy Sr.
- Judith Goodwin asEvelyn Lincoln
- Nigel Hamer as Stand-up Reporter
- Jonathan Higgins asPeter Edelman
- David Huband as Reporter #1
- Bill Lakeas Mr. Murphy
- Colm Magneras Reporter #2
- Dwight McFee as Painter
- Michael Rhoades as Reporter #3
- Kim Robertsas Joshua's mother
- Sheila Shotton as Speech Therapist
- Fernando Valladares as Priest
- Joshua Watkis as Joshua
- Timm Zemanek as Dr. Coles
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"RFK".tvguide.RetrievedJanuary 21,2023.
- ^"RFK".variety.August 20, 2002.
- ^"RFK is a 2002 American TV movie".tvtropes.org.August 25, 2002.
- ^"RFK 2002 Directed by Robert Dornhelm".letterboxd.RetrievedJanuary 21,2023.
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