Ruby and Oswald
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| Genre | Drama History |
| Written by |
John McGreevey Michael McGreevey |
| Directed by | Mel Stuart |
| Starring |
Michael Lerner Frederic Forrest |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Alan Landsburg Howard Lipstone |
| Producer(s) | Paul Freeman |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Editor(s) |
Corky Ehlers George Hively |
| Running time | 180 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Alan Landsburg Productions |
| Distributor | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | February 8, 1978 |
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.
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.
Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle made a brief cameo appearance playing himself in the scene where Ruby shoots Oswald.
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