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PT 109
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PT 109

1963 · 140 min Drama War
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Leslie H. Martinson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 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

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