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PT 109 (1963)

Movie ★ 6.1 140 min

Drama War

Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.

Leslie H. Martinson Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 26, 1963
Runtime
140 min
IMDb
tt0057393
Country
, Solomon Islands
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Cast

Cliff Robertson Cliff Robertson Lt. John F, Kennedy Ty Hardin Ty Hardin Ensign Leonard J. Thom James Gregory James Gregory Commander C.R. Ritchie Robert Culp Robert Culp Ensign George 'Barney' Ross Grant Williams Grant Williams Lt. Alvin Cluster Lew Gallo Lew Gallo Yeoman Rogers Errol John Errol John Benjamin Kevu Michael Pate Michael Pate Lt. Reginald Evans Robert Blake Robert Blake Charles 'Bucky' Harris Biff Elliot Biff Elliot Edgar E. Mauer Norman Fell Norman Fell Edmund Drewitch James McCallion James McCallion Pat McMahon Joseph Gallison Joseph Gallison Harold Mamey William Douglas Gerald Zinser Sam Gilman Sam Gilman Raymond Starkey Clyde Howdy Leon Drawdy Buzz Martin Buzz Martin Maurice Kowal Sam Reese Andrew Kirksey

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Frequently asked questions

What is PT 109 about?
Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.
Who directed PT 109?
PT 109 was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in PT 109?
PT 109 stars Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp.
When was PT 109 released?
PT 109 is a 1963 drama, war film.
Where can I watch PT 109?
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