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PT 109

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Watchlist 64% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 53% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
64% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 53% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Before he becomes commander-in-chief, John F. Kennedy (Cliff Robertson) is a lieutenant, junior grade, in command of a PT-109 boat during World War II. In Leslie H. Martinson's dramatization of the future president's war efforts, Kennedy uses his family name to put himself in the action instead of shirking his duties. Assigned to battle in the Solomon Islands, he leads his crew on treacherous rescue missions. When their ship is cut down, Kennedy and his men must swim to an island for survival.

Critics Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jun 3, 2016
C+
It probably works best for fans of the popular President. Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Oct 2, 2014
Mild drama is best in long opening showing restoration of PT boat. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Turner Classic Movies Online Apr 11, 2010
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. Go to Full Review
Michael A. Smith Nolan's Pop Culture Review Dec 14, 2006
3/5
JFK as most remember him. Fine performance by Robertson. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Oct 9, 2005
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 15, 2005
3/5
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Feb 2, 2019 The best inspiring movie ever made!
Luke W Dec 18, 2018 As one with salt in my veins (BT3-USN,FSOPS,USCGAux)I enjoyed it. I put my self in their shoes. Having been through 1 ship wreck that seen was a bit to real! I wonder too if the real JFK was as passive as he was portrayed in the movie. I wonder why CO Richie attitude changed when JFK told him he had been trained at 'Melville'? overall 4.7 See more
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Cast & Crew

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Leslie H. Martinson

Director

Cliff Robertson

Lt. John F. Kennedy

Ty Hardin

Ens. Leonard J. Thom

James Gregory

Cmdr. C.R. Ritchie

Robert Culp

Ens. George "Barney" Ross

Grant Williams

Lt., Alvin Cluster

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PT 109

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Movie Info

Synopsis Before he becomes commander-in-chief, John F. Kennedy (Cliff Robertson) is a lieutenant, junior grade, in command of a PT-109 boat during World War II. In Leslie H. Martinson's dramatization of the future president's war efforts, Kennedy uses his family name to put himself in the action instead of shirking his duties. Assigned to battle in the Solomon Islands, he leads his crew on treacherous rescue missions. When their ship is cut down, Kennedy and his men must swim to an island for survival.
Director
Leslie H. Martinson
Producer
Bryan Foy
Screenwriter
Richard L. Breen
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 4, 2016
Runtime
2h 20m
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