Adventures on the New Frontier(1961)
Adventures on the New Frontier Synopsis
A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Albert Maysles, released on March 28, 1961 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Joseph Julian, John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy and Hubert H. Humphrey. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Maysles
- Producers:
- Bo Goldman
- Production:
- Drew Associates
- Status:
- Released
Adventures on the New Frontier Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joseph Julian
Joseph Julian
as Narrator (voice)
John F. Kennedy
as Self
Jacqueline Kennedy
as Self
Hubert H. Humphrey
as Self
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self
- McGeorge Bundy
McGeorge Bundy
as Self
- Paul B. Fay Jr.
Paul B. Fay Jr.
as Self
John Kenneth Galbraith
as Self
- Arthur Goldberg
Arthur Goldberg
as Self
- Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
as Self
- Albert Gore Sr.
Albert Gore Sr.
as Self
- Walter W. Heller
Walter W. Heller
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Albert Maysles, produced by Bo Goldman.
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Adventures on the New Frontier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Adventures on the New Frontier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Adventures on the New Frontier online?
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Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Adventures on the New Frontier?
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The main cast of Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) includes Joseph Julian, John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey and Robert F. Kennedy. The film was directed by Albert Maysles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Adventures on the New Frontier released?
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Adventures on the New Frontier was released on March 28, 1961 and runs for 52m.
Is Adventures on the New Frontier worth watching?
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Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.