FILMP1PT 1091963

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How Long Is “PT 109”?

Name: PT 109
Genre: docudrama, drama, adaptation, War
Released: 1963
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp, Grant Williams

2h 20m runtime

19632h 20mdocudrama • drama • adaptation • War

Docudrama film with a runtime of 140 minutes, released in 1963. Presented in English.

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Runtime2h 20m

Minutes140

One SittingYes

With Break2h 32m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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Future American President John F. Kennedy (Cliff Robertson) is a young U-boat Lieutenant in the South Seas during World War II. When his ship is destroyed by the Japanese, he saves a crew member by swimming with his wounded cohort to the safety of a small island. Norman Fell, Robert Blake, and Robert Culp provide comic relief in this saga that portrays the young Lieutenant as a courageous hero. JFK was asked his personal preference as to who he would like to see portray the young President. Kennedy chose Robertson with no hesitation, and the actor's career was benefited by public recognition for his role in the film.

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Runtime2h 20m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 32m

Movie Facts

Release Year1963

Runtime2h 20m

LanguageEnglish

Genresdocudrama, drama, adaptation, War

DirectorLeslie H. Martinson

ProducerBryan Foy

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