The Mission<\/em>), the film reframes the assassination of John F. Kennedy through the eyes of those operating in the shadows, where power is negotiated, not elected.<\/p>\n\n\tNicki Celozzi, nephew of Sam Giancana, wrote the script and is producing the film along with Kevin Dewalt of Minds Eye Entertainment. Bonnie Giancana, daughter of Sam Giancana, is also attached as an EP. His story comes from his uncle Pepe Giancana, who was with his brother Sam Giancana during this crucial time.<\/p>\n
\n\tNovember 1963<\/em>, based on a true story, unfolds within the intense 48-hour real time period surrounding the assassination of JFK shedding new light on the Chicago Outfit\u2019s alleged involvement. The script draws from first-hand accounts, including direct insights from the family of crime boss Sam Giancana.<\/p>\n\n\tTwo-time Oscar nominee, Golden Globe and Emmy winner, John Travolta stars as Johnny Roselli, a key figure in organized crime and the Outfit\u2019s man on the West Coast and Vegas. Mandy Patinkin plays Anthony Accardo, a powerful and calculating head of the Chicago Outfit, considered one of the most powerful crime bosses in America at the time. Dermot Mulroney is Chuckie Nicoletti, Sam Giancana\u2019s bodyguard and the Outfit\u2019s most notorious South Side hitman. Robert Carlyle portrays Jack Ruby, the chameleon associate of organized crime and Jefferson White is playing Lee Harvey Oswald, the patsy that was set up by The Outfit.<\/p>\n
\n\tWriter and producer Nicki Celozzi said: \u201cThe essence of why we are doing this, is that it came from Sam Giancana\u2019s brother, Pepe, who was in the room with Sam during these two days. This story specifically focuses on the \u2018Chicago Outfit\u2019s\u2019 involvement in setting up the \u2018assassination,\u2019 including the second shooter, sent there as a fail-safe patsy backup to carry out the mission.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tProducer Kevin DeWalt from Minds Eye Entertainment, said: \u201cThis story brings audiences into the inner workings of the Chicago Outfit and their role in a seismic moment in history. With first-hand accounts and a legendary cast, November 1963<\/em> promises to be an unforgettable experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\u201cAt a time when society is questioning everything, this film presents the Kennedy story from a perspective we haven\u2019t fully seen\u2014grounded in portrayals that strip away the myth and reflect who these figures really were. We are thrilled to bring this movie to audiences and further showcase Ketchup\u2019s commitment to bold, distinctive storytelling,\u201d said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment.<\/p>\n
\n\tInternational Sales are being overseen by Daniel Baur at K5 International.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe deal was brokered by Paradigm Talent Agency and negotiated by Alan Abrams on behalf of the filmmakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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