November 1963 (film)
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| Directed by | Roland Joffé |
| Written by | Nicholas Celozzi |
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| Language | English |
November 1963 is an upcoming biographical historical crime drama film directed by Roland Joffé about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Cast
- John Travolta as Johnny Roselli
- Mandy Patinkin as Anthony Accardo
- Dermot Mulroney as Charles Nicoletti
- Robert Carlyle as Jack Ruby
- Jefferson White as Lee Harvey Oswald
- 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]
References
- ^ Goos, Aileen (July 17, 2025). "Winnipeg goes back in time for cinematic Mob job November 1963". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (May 8, 2024). "Roland Joffe to Direct Mob-Centric JFK Assassination Film 'November 1963: The Killing of a President' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Hobson, Brittany (August 3, 2025). "JFK assassination movie seen through the lens of an Italian-American mob wraps filming in Winnipeg". CBC News. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas; Ntim, Zac (February 7, 2025). "John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin & Dermot Mulroney Lead Roland Joffé's JFK Thriller 'November 1963'; K5 International Aboard For EFM". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 7, 2025). "JFK Thriller 'November 1963' Adds Robert Carlyle As Jack Ruby & Jefferson White As Lee Harvey Oswald &". Deadline. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ King, Randall (February 22, 2025). "Controversial '80s holiday horror gets (another) Winnipeg reboot". CBC News. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Lefebvre, Charles (July 7, 2025). "Movie starring John Travolta filming in Winnipeg neighbourhood". CTV News. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Hazelton, John (July 21, 2025). "Roland Joffe's 'November 1963' shoots with John Travolta, Robert Carlyle". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2025.