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PT 109 (1963)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 8
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Release Date: Jun 19, 1963 Wide

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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

Unrated, 2 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Leslie H. Martinson

In Theaters: Jun 19, 1963 Wide

Cast

Cliff Robertson
Lt. John F. Kennedy
Ty Hardin
Ens. Leonard J. Thom
James Gregory
Commander Ritchie
Grant Williams
Lt. Alvin Cluster
Lew Gallo
Yeoman Rogers
Errol John
Benjamin Kevu
Michael Pate
Lt. Reginald Evans
William O. Douglas Jr.
Gerard E. Zinser
Biff Elliot
Edgar E. Mauer
Norman Fell
Edmund Drewitch
Sam Gilman
Raymond Starkey
Clyde Howdy
Leon Drawdy
Buzz Martin
Maurice Kowall
James McCallion
Patrick McMahon
Evan McCord
Harold Marney
Sammy Reese
Andrew Kirksey
Glenn Sipes
William Johnston
John Ward
John Maguire
David Whorf
Raymond Albert
Robert Culp
Ens. Barney Ross
Robert Blake
Bucky Harris

Critic Reviews for PT 109

All Critics (9) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)

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.

April 11, 2010 Full Review Source: Turner Classic Movies Online

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Sean Axmaker

Turner Classic Movies Online

JFK as most remember him. Fine performance by Robertson.

December 14, 2006 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Rapidly produced hero drama (JFK's WWII exploits) has its moments.

January 4, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

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Way below average American Propandha movie with no story. To make things worse, the protagonist is none other the good ol' JFK. Expect an episodic obstacle course which is tackled by easy-going Cowboy GIs with million dollar smiles. There is nothing to see here, keep walking.

July 3, 2009

Henrik Schunk

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Very one sided account, but well done.

August 27, 2008

Anthony Valletta

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