America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story

America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story is a 2003 20th Century Fox television film. It is a biographical film about John F. Kennedy Jr. and based on Christopher Andersen's 2000 bestseller, The Day John Died. It was directed by Eric Laneuville from a screenplay by Jon Maas, and stars Kristoffer Polaha, Portia de Rossi and Jacqueline Bisset in principal roles. It premiered on TBS on January 12, 2003.

America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story
Based on	The Day John Died by Christopher Andersen
Screenplay by	Jon Maas
Directed by	Eric Laneuville
Starring	Kristoffer Polaha Portia de Rossi Jacqueline Bisset
Theme music composer	Mason Daring
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Greg Copeland Tamra Pica
Cinematography	David Herrington
Editor	Mark Conte
Running time	100 min
Production company	20th Century Fox
Original release
Network	TBS
Release	January 12, 2003 (2003-01-12)

Outline

The film outlines key moments of Kennedy's life, beginning with his fatal plane crash. Time is also devoted to his trying time at law school, his relationship with his iron-willed mother. The film also charts his romantic life, from his relationship with film actress Daryl Hannah to his marriage to Carolyn Bessette. It also charts his attempts to distance himself from the political Kennedy dynasty, instead devoting his efforts to a career as a magazine editor.

Cast

• Kristoffer Polaha as John F. Kennedy Jr.
• Portia de Rossi as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
• Jacqueline Bisset as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
• Tara Chocol as Daryl Hannah
• Robert N. Smith as Michael Berman
• Kirsten Bishop as Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg
• Jennifer Baxter as Lauren Bessette
• Tammy Isbell as Charley
• Colin Fox as Richard Lawton
• Michael Riley as Douglas Conte
• George R. Robertson as Maurice Tempelsman
• Katie Griffin as Shrine Girl 1

See also

• Kennedy Curse

External links

• America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story at IMDb