Who is Lt. John F. Kennedy in PT 109?

Cliff Robertson plays Lt. John F. Kennedy in the film.

What is PT 109 about?

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.

PT 109

Name: PT 109
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 140
Rating: 53

NR 2 hr 20 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is PT 109?: PT 109 is 2 hr 20 min long.

Who directed PT 109?: Leslie H. Martinson

Who is Lt. John F. Kennedy in PT 109?: Cliff Robertson plays Lt. John F. Kennedy in the film.

What is PT 109 about?: 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.