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Chappaquiddick

Drama. When presidential hopeful Edward Kennedy leaves the scene of a fatal car accident, the following few days determine his political future.

In July 1969, as the entire world is enthralled by the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, presidential hopeful Senator Edward Kennedy is attending a regatta at Martha's vineyard. Hosting a party on Chappaquiddick Island, Kennedy is at the wheel of a car which plunges off a small bridge. He leaves the scene of the accident and his passenger Mary Jo Kopechne dead. The following few hours and days determine his political future.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Feb 2024 22:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Ted Kennedy Jason Clarke
Director John Curran
Rachel Olivia Thirlby
Robert McNamara Clancy Brown
Writer Andrew Logan
Joseph Kennedy Bruce Dern
Ted Sorensen Taylor Nichols
Mary Jo Kopechne Kate Mara
Chief Arena Taylor Nichols
Joseph Gargan Ed Helms
Paul Markham Jim Gaffigan
Writer Taylor Allen

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