November 1963 (film)
Upcoming film by Roland Joffé
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November 1963 is an upcoming biographical historical crime drama film directed by Roland Joffé about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It stars John Travolta, Robert Carlyle, Dermot Mulroney, Jefferson White, and Mandy Patinkin.
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| Directed by | Roland Joffé |
| Written by | Nicholas Celozzi |
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| Music by | Jason Hill |
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| Distributed by | Ketchup Entertainment |
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| Language | English |
Cast
- John Travolta as Johnny Roselli
- Robert Carlyle as Jack Ruby
- Dermot Mulroney as Charles Nicoletti
- Jefferson White as Lee Harvey Oswald
- Mandy Patinkin as Anthony Accardo
- Thomas Fiscella as Sam Giancana[1]
Production
Development
The film was announced on May 8, 2024, with Roland Joffé attached to direct from a screenplay by Nicholas Celozzi, nephew of mobster Sam Giancana.[2] Celozzi stated, "My family, my cousins, really got tired of people using our name, monetizing our name and telling a fake story." According to Celozzi, he got the story of the film when he was a child from Giancana's brother, Joseph "Pepe" Giancana, Celozzi's uncle.[3]
Casting
John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin, and Dermot Mulroney were announced as cast members on February 7, 2025.[4] Robert Carlyle and Jefferson White were announced as cast members on April 7, 2025.[5]
Filming
Principal photography took place in Winnipeg in July 2025.[6][7][8] Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, was reconstructed at Birds Hill Provincial Park in southern Manitoba. The film utilized 1,500 extras and over 75 period cars to portray the time period.[3]
Release
K5 International owns the international sales rights to the film.[4] In May 2026, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film and is set to have a planned release sometime in 2026.[9]
See also
- Ruby, a 1992 film centering around Jack Ruby that depicts a conspiracy to kill Kennedy.
