The Five Cities of June (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, The Five Cities of June is a documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The Five Cities of June is a 1963 American short documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn. This United States Information Agency-sponsored film details the events of June 1963 in five different cities. In the Vatican, the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI; in the Soviet Union, the launch of a Soviet rocket as part of the Space Race with the United States; in South Vietnam, fighting between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers; in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, the racial integration of the University of Alabama opposed by Governor George Wallace; and in Berlin, President John F. Kennedy's visit to Germany and Rudolph Wilde Platz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who’s in it. The Five Cities of June stars Charlton Heston as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Five Cities of June has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocCom Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Five Cities of June page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Five Cities of June (1963)?
- In US, The Five Cities of June is available to stream on DocCom Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Five Cities of June worth watching?
- The Five Cities of June holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five Cities of June?
- The Five Cities of June stars Charlton Heston.
- When was The Five Cities of June released?
- The Five Cities of June was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.