Parkland

"November 22, 1963, 12:38 pm - A trauma patient is rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His name is President John F. Kennedy."

2013 1h 34m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 400

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Synopsis

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November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.

“November 22, 1963, 12:38 pm - A trauma patient is rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His name is President John F. Kennedy.”

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Cast

Zac Efron
Jim Carrico
Marcia Gay Harden
Doris Nelson
Paul Giamatti
Abraham Zapruder
Billy Bob Thornton
Forrest Sorrels
Jacki Weaver
Marguerite Oswald
Ron Livingston
James Hosty
Jeremy Strong
Lee Harvey Oswald
James Badge Dale
Robert Oswald

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Landesman
Writers: Peter Landesman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 14% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Landesman, shot by Barry Ackroyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Leo Trombetta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Zac Efron and Marcia Gay Harden and Paul Giamatti carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "November 22, 1963, 12:38 pm - A trauma patient is rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His name is President John F. Kennedy.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Landesman directs. Barry Ackroyd behind the camera. James Newton Howard scores. Leo Trombetta cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 14% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Peter Landesman, shot by Barry Ackroyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Leo Trombetta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Zac Efron and Marcia Gay Harden and Paul Giamatti carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "November 22, 1963, 12:38 pm - A trauma patient is rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His name is President John F. Kennedy.".
9IMDB entry: tt2345112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "fbi", "john f. kennedy", "dallas, texas", "hospital".

The technical file

Cinematography: Barry Ackroyd
Original score: James Newton Howard
Editing: Leo Trombetta
Production design: Bruce Curtis
Costume design: Kari Perkins
Makeup / hair: Randy Westgate
Sound: Tony Lamberti
Stunt coordinator: Jeff Schwan
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $1,412,181
Return: 14% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Parkland (2013)

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GenerationofSwine2023-01-12
★ 10/10
I can see why people don't like this. It is the singular most depressing movie I've ever seen. It's not like JFK where it pushes a theory. It just focuses on the death of the president and it's done in such a way that's designed to bring you to tears again and again. I'm probably never going to watch this again, it's a little too much for me. But, if you are looking for a film that is going to invoke a visceral emotional response in the audience, than Parkland is the movie for you.

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