PT 109 (1963)
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63% of critics liked it
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62% of users liked it
(334 ratings)
This WW II adventure chronicles the real-life courage of President John F. Kennedy when he was a Navy lieutenant in charge of the illustrious PT 109. Among the adventures they had was the courageous rescue of Marines stranded upon the isle of Choiseul. As they flee, their little boat is split in… More This WW II adventure chronicles the real-life courage of President John F. Kennedy when he was a Navy lieutenant in charge of the illustrious PT 109. Among the adventures they had was the courageous rescue of Marines stranded upon the isle of Choiseul. As they flee, their little boat is split in half by a Japanese destroyer. The survivors then make a long, dangerous swim to an island. One of them is too badly injured to do it, so Kennedy helps him. Later, the future leader braves many dangers to get to another island to radio for help. This video also contains a newsreel chronicling the President's assassination and a cartoon short featuring Foghorn Leghorn. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Written By
- Richard L. Breen, Howard Sheehan, Vincent X. Flaherty, Robert J. Donovan
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 19, 1963 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online
Much of the film hits the familiar notes of the classic platoon film with a stiff reverence... It also delivers a personable portrait of an inspiring leader.
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Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
JFK as most remember him. Fine performance by Robertson.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Rapidly produced hero drama (JFK's WWII exploits) has its moments.
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Cast
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Cliff Robertson
as Lt. John F. Kennedy
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Ty Hardin
as Ens. Leonard J. Thom
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James Gregory
as Commander Ritchie
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Grant Williams
as Lt. Alvin Cluster
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Lew Gallo
as Yeoman Rogers
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Errol John
as Benjamin Kevu
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Michael Pate
as Lt. Reginald Evans
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William O. Douglas Jr.
as Gerard E. Zinser
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Biff Elliot
as Edgar E. Mauer
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Norman Fell
as Edmund Drewitch
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Sam Gilman
as Raymond Starkey
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Clyde Howdy
as Leon Drawdy
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Buzz Martin
as Maurice Kowall
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James McCallion
as Patrick McMahon
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Evan McCord
as Harold Marney
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Sammy Reese
as Andrew Kirksey
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Glenn Sipes
as William Johnston
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John Ward
as John Maguire
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David Whorf
as Raymond Albert
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Robert Culp
as Ens. Barney Ross
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Robert Blake
as Bucky Harris
