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THE BATTALION
Steven Culp talks about his new movie, 13 Day
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13 Days is a rare and profound film. Part historical dra
ma, part thriller, this movie recreates the dark times of the
Cuban Missile Crisis. The end result is a very intense film
boasting performances from a cast including Kevin Cost
ner as Kenny O’Donnell, a close adviser of the Kennedy.s;
Bruce Greenswood as John F. Kennedy; and Steven Culp
as Robert Kennedy. The Battalion recently participated
in an interview with Culp and had the opportunity to let
the actor talk about his role and the movie itself.
Where is he at in this point in his life? What is
tory? I was also working out with a trainer. I am
ly several inches taller than Bobby was and a littlebroai
er. Bobby was the runt. Not only was l taller than
but 1 am also taller than Bruce (Greenwood]. 1 literal!
almost reshaped my body.
Q: The movie is really good and seems to appeal to
a wider, more-universal audience instead of just an
American audience. Do you agree?
A: It’s not meant just for American consumption. (Di
rector Roger Donaldson] was very conscious of it being
a universal story, and he wanted to get away from any
thing that looked like flag-waving.
Q: How did it feel to perform in a historical raovi;
of such magnitude in the country?
A: Great. It is kind of a profound feeling. Whenever
had time to reflect on it, 1 just thought how fortunate
was—what a pri\ ilege to be able play this admirablek
man being and to be part of this great story.
It’s about extraordinary but imperfect human bek
who. in a crisis situation, transcend themselves andb loesn'G
come great. I think the movie is good, though, becaer^
we don’t portray them as saints. They are human bek-
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Q: How long did it take to make the movie?
A: Forget preparation. Cameras started rolling the first
week of October [ 1999] and then we finished up princi
pal photography last January [2000] and then they went
off to the Philippines which doubled as Cuba.
I think they were shooting the Navy ships off of
Rhode Island, and that took a couple of months. There
was editing, sound and looping — putting it all together
— and I think they put it to bed toward the end of Octo
ber [2000].
Q: Why did you want to play this role?
A: What's not to like? Here 1 am, playing thisgre;
role in Kevin Costner’s new movie — great script.gr{
director, wonderful cast. 1 really didn’t think about
that much.
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really good so far. I think that if you are comingto^riston
movie to get what you would get from a history book,m r j n ^
are going to the wrong place. . Taksna'
I think everybody really respects the fact that it an(
icre to the broad details of the story and the wayitotl a,.\ „
Q: How does this role compare to some of your oth
er favorite roles to date?
A: I feel lucky because I have had so many roles that
I really enjoyed that have been really challenging. If you
are doing a role like Bobby Kennedy, there is a lot that
you have to assimilate and have undeY your belt. Forget
about playing the scenes or acting. Just to arrive at work
in the morning, you have to have acquired this stuff some
how. There is just plenty to go for.
adhere to the broad details ol the story and the wayitpti | c
grossed. And it does a really good job of convevuiiJ^g ‘ ..| 1J
more than people knew at the time,— what a ticklish,' ^ ()W
nation it was. There were tiny s when they thought,.|||l n( j s ^
not going to wake up tomorrow." •Igrowin
Q: A lot of actors look at the screen and see
ent things than what the audience sees. Little flau|j s
scenes they wish they could go back and redo... i “itwa'
A: And I am one of them. I ji ie ^
Q: How would you characterize the experience of
working with these people on this film?
A: It was tremendous.
Q: Would you work with them again?
A: Definitely.
Q: So what do you see when you watch thisfilmi
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not evaluate myself. Unfortunately, l will neverbealB /T
to view it with fresh eyes. My in-laws were in town,r'* ,,- '^“*
we took them to see the movie over New Year’s,;
was the third time that l had seen it.
At one point, I turned to my wife and I said, “B
Q: What research did you do to prepare for this
role?
A: I did a ton of reading, watched film, listened to
tapes. Working on the accent and trying to take on his
physicality. I read about the Kennedys and not just the
Cuban Missile Crisis, but their history and afterward too.
just keeps getting better and better. He’s brilliant.”!
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is, the first time I watched the movie, I was really able® ^jy| cm |
just sit and enjoy the movie despite the fact that I was ii 0 y ees \
it. Maybe in 20 years, I will be able to look at hands;they plan
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