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Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Grant Williams, Lew Gallo ... see more see more... , Errol John , Michael Pate , William O. Douglas Jr. , Biff Elliot , Norman Fell , Sam Gilman , Clyde Howdy , Buzz Martin , James McCallion , Evan McCord , Sammy Reese , Glenn Sipes , John Ward , David Whorf , Robert Culp , Robert Blake

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 r... read more read more...escue 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 get to another island to radio for help. This video also contains a newsreel chronicling the President's assassination and a cartoon short featuring Foghorn Leghorn. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

Release Date: June 19, 1963

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  • HenrikSchunk
    March 26, 2010
    HenrikSchunk
    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.
  • threefolddado
    August 27, 2008
    threefolddado
    Very one sided account, but well done.
  • jam233
    January 23, 2010
    jam233
    Not very accurate and quite overlong, but it is a good story and very entertaining. If you can over look it's inaccuracies on John F. Kennedy's service in World War II, it's more enjoyable. Cliff Robertson is well cast. Good as a war film.

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Sean Axmaker
April 11, 2010
Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

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. Full Review

Michael A. Smith
December 14, 2006
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

JFK as most remember him. Fine performance by Robertson.

Steve Crum
January 4, 2005
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

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

Chuck O'Leary
October 9, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Emanuel Levy
June 15, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin
January 2, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Carol Cling
February 20, 2004
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Rebecca Murray
August 16, 2003
Rebecca Murray, About.com

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May 24, 2003
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