Directed by Roland Joffé, the film ‘November 1963’ is told from the perspective of mob boss Sam Giancana’s brother. The story centers how prior to the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960, his father Joe Kennedy asked for a favor from mob boss Sam Giancana and the Chicago Outfit to ensure a win for the younger Kennedy. However, during the presidency, the national organized crime syndicate came under heavy fire from Attorney General Bobby Kennedy. The mob answered this perceived betrayal with the ultimate revenge: the assassination of the 35th President of the United States on November 22, 1963. The events are depicted through the perspective of Sam Giancana’s brother, Pepe, who was present during the critical planning stages, detailing the intricate circumstances and the mob’s direct involvement in setting up the assassination.
‘November 1963’ stars John Travolta (as Johnny Roselli), Robert Carlyle (as Jack Ruby), Dermot Mulroney (as Chuckie Nicoletti), Jefferson White (as Lee Harvey Oswald), Mandy Patinkin (as Anthony Accardo), and Thomas Fiscella (as Sam Giancana).
Written by Nicholas Celozzi, with story by Nicholas Celozzi and Joseph Giancana, ‘November 1963’ is produced by Kevin DeWalt and Nicholas Celozzi, with executive producers Alan Abrams, Daniel Baur, Artur Galstian, Bonnie Giancana, Oliver Hengst, Oda Schaefer, Michael Sportelli, Elizabeth Wang-Lee, Kevin Weisberg, Gareth West, and Vahan Yepremyan. Production companies are Minds Eye Entertainment and Le Monde Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Jan Moeskops, the music is by Jason Hill, with editing by Don Cassidy.
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Ketchup Entertainment will release ‘November 1963’ in theaters on November 20, 2026.
John Travolta is most known for Pulp Fiction, Saturday Night Fever, and Grease. Robert Carlyle is most known for Trainspotting and The Full Monty. Dermot Mulroney is most known for My Best Friend’s Wedding and The Wedding Date. Mandy Patinkin is most known for The Princess Bride, Homeland, and Evita. Jefferson White is most known for Yellowstone.
