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PT 109

Approved2h 20m1963Leslie H. Martinson
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 64%
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"Most men would have given up...But not the crew of PT 109"

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.

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John F. KennedyPacific WarPt Boat

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What is PT 109 (1963) 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 stars in PT 109?

PT 109 stars Cliff Robertson (Lt. John F, Kennedy), Ty Hardin (Ensign Leonard J. Thom), James Gregory (Commander C.R. Ritchie), Robert Culp (Ensign George 'Barney' Ross), Grant Williams (Lt. Alvin Cluster). The film was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.

How long is PT 109?

PT 109 has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated Approved.

Is PT 109 worth watching?

PT 109 holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Drama, War, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch PT 109?

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