JFK (film)

The film became embroiled in controversy. Upon "JFK"s theatrical release, many major American newspapers ran editorials accusing Stone of taking liberties with historical facts, including the film's implication that President Lyndon B. Johnson was part of a "coup d'état" to kill Kennedy. After a slow start at the box office, the film gradually picked up momentum, earning over $205 million in worldwide gross. "JFK" was nominated for eight Academy Awards (including Best Picture) and won two for Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing. It was the most successful of three films Stone made about the American Presidency, followed later by "Nixon" with Anthony Hopkins in the title role and "W." with Josh Brolin as George W. Bush.