Movie

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy

19641h 16m

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Director: Leo Hurwitz
Release date: 1964-11-20
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: NET

About An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Documentary genres, directed by Leo Hurwitz, starring Christopher Plummer, Helen Gahagan and Morris Carnovsky. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. Below you can see where to watch An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1964, National Educational Television decided to make a program as a memorial to President Kennedy. Since he had been assassinated just a year before, it seemed unnecessary to recite the events of his death again. Executive Producer, Brice Howard, discussed with Hurwitz the possibility of making a film for television that, instead of engaging the assassination head on, would deal with the inevitablity of mortality and its trauma. Essay On Death uses a story of a camping trip by a father and son to weave the thoughts about death that intercede in our everyday affairs. The commentary is made up of writings, ancient and modern, on the life and death. Beautifully realized, it succeeds at a task that mainstream television rarely attempts.

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Narrator (voice)

Helen Gahagan

Narrator (voice)

Morris Carnovsky

Narrator (voice)

James Broderick

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An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy?+

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy?+

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy stars Christopher Plummer, Helen Gahagan, Morris Carnovsky and James Broderick.

When did An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy come out?+

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy is a 1964 movie directed by Leo Hurwitz.

What genre is An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy?+

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy is Drama and Documentary film.

Who directed An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy?+

An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy was directed by Leo Hurwitz.