PT 109 is a 1963 biographical movie which shows the events of John F. Kennedy's actions in command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 as an officer of the United States Navy during World War II. The movie was adapted by Vincent Flaherty and Howard Sheehan from the book PT 109: John F. Kennedy in WWII by Robert J. Donovan.
The movie stars Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp, Robert Blake and Michael Pate. Andrew Duggan is the (uncredi...
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PT 109 is a 1963 biographical movie which shows the events of John F. Kennedy's actions in command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 as an officer of the United States Navy during World War II. The movie was adapted by Vincent Flaherty and Howard Sheehan from the book PT 109: John F. Kennedy in WWII by Robert J. Donovan.
The movie stars Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp, Robert Blake and Michael Pate. Andrew Duggan is the (uncredited) narrator, and George Takei, who appears in an uncredited role as the helmsman of a Japanese destroyer, would subsequently become famous as Sulu of Star Trek. The exteriors for the movie were filmed at Little Palm Island (formerly Little Munson Island), a resort in the Florida Keys. Power and fresh water were run out to the island for the movie, allowing the resort to be built years later. The former owner was the local Monroe county sheriff.
The most dramatic special effect is what appears to be a full-size set with live actors appearing...
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