Imminent Danger (Film)

Near Threat (original title: Thirteen Days) is a 2000 thriller and war film directed by Roger Donaldson and written by David Self. Starring Kevin Costner, the film depicts the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union. Focusing on historical events, the film reflects the political and military atmosphere of the era.

The film narrates the events following the discovery by U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons were capable of destroying U.S. southern and eastern states. Instead of adopting the military intervention proposed by the Department of Defense, Kennedy seeks peaceful and strategic solutions. The film reveals the political tensions and critical decisions made by leaders during this period.

Thirteen Days explores themes of diplomacy, leadership, crisis management, and the fine line between war and peace under the threat of nuclear conflict. The film highlights the strategic and ethical responsibilities of leaders who are acutely aware of the destructive potential of war.

• Kevin Costner – Kenny O'Donnell
• Bruce Greenwood – John F. Kennedy
• Lucinda Jenney – Helen O'Donnell
• Steven Culp – Robert F. Kennedy
• Caitlin Wachs – Kathy O'Donnell
• Jon Foster – Kenny O'Donnell, Jr.
• Kevin O'Donnell – NPIC Photo Analyst
• Dylan Baker – Robert McNamara

• Critics Choice Awards (2001): Best Film (Nomination)
• Satellite Awards (2001):
• • Best Supporting Actor – Drama, Bruce Greenwood (Won)
  • Best Adapted Screenplay, David Self (Nomination)
  • Best Film Editing, Conrad Buff IV (Won)
• Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards (2001): Best Period Hair Styling (Nomination)
• Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (2000): Best Editing (Nomination)
• Political Film Society Awards (2001):
• • Exposé (Nomination)
  • Peace (Won)
• DVD Exclusive Awards (2001): Best New Extra Feature, New Release (Nomination)
• The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards (2000): Most Annoying Fake Accent, Kevin Costner (Nomination)

• Budget: $80,000,000 (estimated)
• Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada): $46,668 (December 25, 2000)
• Total Gross (U.S. & Canada): $34,592,089
• Worldwide Gross: $66,579,890

Thirteen Days brings to the cinema a critical historical period—the Cuban Missile Crisis—shedding light on the international relations and crisis management dynamics of the time. The film draws attention through its focus on diplomatic processes under the threat of nuclear war and aims to portray themes of leadership and the pursuit of peace with realism.