Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963): Cast
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment is a 1963 documentary directed by Robert Drew, starring John F. Kennedy, George Wallace and Vivian Malone. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Director
- Robert Drew
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ABC News
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment About?
The premise of Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment without spoilers.
During the two‑day University of Alabama integration crisis, camera crews follow John F. Kennedy, Governor George Wallace, and students Vivian Malone and James Hood. As Wallace vows to block the black students’ enrollment, the Kennedy administration debates a response that avoids inflaming public sentiment or making Wallace a martyr.
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- national film registry
- the white house washington d.c.
- race relations
- president of the united states
- civil rights movement
- university of alabama
- racial segregation
- american politics
- alabama
- kennedy family
- civil rights
- racial integration
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- racism
- governor
- montgomery alabama
- huntsville alabama
- cabinet officer
- national association for the advancement of colored people
- cinema verite
- mississippi
- african american
- lincoln memorial
- national guard
- confrontation
- speech
- washington d.c.
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Cast & Characters
John F. Kennedy leads the cast, with George Wallace and Vivian Malone. Directed by Robert Drew; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Drew
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John F. Kennedy as themselves -
George Wallace as themselves - Vivian Malone as themselves
- James Hood as themselves
Also Starring in Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
· 3 more- Robert F. Kennedy Themselves
- Nicholas Katzenbach Themselves
- James Lipscomb Narrator
More from Robert Drew
More films directed by Robert Drew: Faces of November, The Chair and Yanki No!.
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment.
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Crise” and “危机：总统之诺”.
- Also known as
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- Crise
- 危机：总统之诺
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment runs 52 minutes.
When was Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment released?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment was released on October 21, 1963.
Who directed Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment was directed by Robert Drew.
More films by Robert Drew Who is in the cast of Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment stars John F. Kennedy, George Wallace and Vivian Malone, among 7 credited actors.
Does Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment have a post-credit scene?
No. Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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