Chappaquiddick Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

On the eve of the moon landing, Ted Kennedy is involved in a tragic single-car accident that results in the death of former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne. The senator struggles to follow his own moral compass and simultaneously protect his family's legacy, all while simply trying to keep his own political ambitions alive.

Cited as paraphrased plot formulation from hollywoodreporter.com

Drama Thriller True Story

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Chappaquiddick.

• 
  Jason Clarke

  ... Sen. Ted Kennedy

  HHhH, Candy Store

• 
  Kate Mara

  ... Mary Jo Kopechne

  Captive, 127 Hours

• 
  Ed Helms

  ... Joe Gargan

  Daddy's Home, The Hangover

• B
  Bruce Dern

  ... Joe Kennedy

  Last Shoot Out, The Hateful Eight

Crew Behind the Film

The Chappaquiddick behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director John Curran last directed Mercy Road and Tracks.

Director

John Curran

Screenwriters

Taylor Allen
Andrew Logan

Producers

Mark Ciardi
Campbell McInnes

Production Details

What we know about the Chappaquiddick movie production.

Key Facts

• Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures picked up the film for $4M, plus a $16M prints-and-advertising campaign to accompany the film’s release (Hollywood Reporter, 9/9/2017).

Production Updates for Chappaquiddick

Sep 2017

Completed

Changed Chappaquiddick movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Principal photography starts after Labor Day this year.

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