Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald
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Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald is a 1993 television film directed by Robert Dornhelm and starring Frank Whaley and Helena Bonham Carter.
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[edit] Plot
The story focuses on a part of the Kennedy murder from the point of view of Marina Oswald (Helena Bonham Carter) the wife of the alleged murderer Lee Harvey Oswald. Barely able to speak English she is thrust into questioning by David Lifton (Robert Picardo) it shows deep sadness and explores the story of a woman ending up in America and having one of the most strange times and it is interesting to see how she ends up with Lee Harvey Oswald.
The story is basically of the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of shooting President Kennedy. Via flashbacks, the story traces the woman's life from her days in Russia, the turmoil following the assassination, raising her family, and coming to grips with the fact that she too may have been a pawn in a grand conspiracy.
[edit] Cast
- Helena Bonham Carter as Marina Oswald
- Robert Picardo as David Lifton
- Frank Whaley as Lee Harvey Oswald
- Brandon Smith as Keneth Porter
- Lisa Renee Wilson as Rachel Porter
- Deborah Dawn Slaboda as Julie Porter
[edit] Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV | Helena Bonham Carter | Nominated |
