“- Jim Garrison: I can't believe they killed him because he wanted to change things. In our time. In our country.
- X: Well, they've been doing it all through history. Kings are killed, Mr. Garrison, politics is power, nothing more!”

Kevin Costner - Jim Garrison
Donald Sutherland - X

“- Marguerite Oswald: I am responsible for two presidents.
- Robert Oswald: I'm sorry?
- Marguerite Oswald: Kennedy and now President Johnson. I'm not even a Democrat.”
Jacki Weaver - Marguerite Oswald
James Badge Dale - Robert Oswald

“What President wants to be in office when it comes crashing down around him?”
Arliss Howard - John C. Calhoun

“Mister President, we must not allow a mine shaft gap!”
George C. Scott - Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson

“- Adm. Chester W. Nimitz: Mr. President, with all respect, sir. What you're asking can't be done.
[the president attempts to disengage his wheelchair leg braces and stand]
- George: [tries to aid the president] Mr. President...
- Roosevelt: Get back, George. Get back. [struggles to stand but is able to stand erect] Do not tell me it can't be done.”

Graham Beckel - Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
Howard Mungo - George
Jon Voight - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt