Genre DramaHistory Country of origin United States | Original language(s) English | |
Written by John McGreeveyMichael McGreevey Starring Michael LernerFrederic Forrest | ||
Ruby and Oswald is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film about the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. It stars Michael Lerner and Frederic Forrest.
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Overview
Jack Ruby (Michael Lerner) is a warm-hearted and patriotic nightclub owner, who loves President Kennedy. Lee Harvey Oswald (Frederic Forrest), a troubled loner with a speckled past is looking to merely acquire fame. On November 22nd, Oswald kills the president. On the 24th, Ruby kills Oswald, being motivated exclusively by his love for the president.
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Production
Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle made a brief cameo appearance playing himself in the scene where Ruby shoots Oswald.
References
Ruby and Oswald Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA