I read portions of the book, pt 109, it tells the real story of what happened. Donovans book about jfks wartime heroics, and the president. Pt 109 cannot possibly have as much of an impact on modern audiences as it did when released in 1963, five months before the assassination of john f. Pt 109 directed by leslie martinson available on dvd alibris. Kennedys war time experiences during which he captained a pt boat, took it to battle and had. Ty hardin starred as bronco layne on the series bronco, a spinoff of the popular show cheyenne. Cliff robertson stars in this stirring saga of kennedys wartime exploits as skipper of a pt boat in the solomon islands.
Kennedy oversaw the sale of the movie rights to warner bros. Martinson directed the film which stars cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, and robert blake. Pt 109 is a 1963 american technicolor biographical war film, filmed in panavision, which. Academy award winner cliff robertson stars in this stirring saga of kennedys wartime exploits as skipper of a pt boat in the solomon islands. Actor ty hardin, best known for his role in the hit abc tv western bronco, has passed away. He was 87, and his widow carolyn pampu hardin told the associated press he had been in failing health.
Soon, ty had his own show, bronco 1958, which ran from 1958 to 1962. Given up for dead from the collision and explosion with a japanese destroyer. January 1, 1930 august 3, 2017, known as ty hardin, was an american actor best known as the star of the 1958 to 1962 abcwarner bros. Apr 30, 2016 most babyboomers like me are familiar with the story of the pt 109, so this precis is for those latecomers who are, perhaps, a little less intimate with the war record of john f kennedy, the man who would later become the 35 th president of the united states, albeit all too briefly, from january 1961 until his assassination in november 1963. Cliff robertson stars as kennedy, with featured performances by ty hardin. Kennedy in the south pacific during world war ii are turned into big screen entertainment in pt 109 1963. Breen, vincent flaherty and howard sheehan from the book robert j. This riveting wwii adventure is based on actual events involving john f. Ty hardin, rugged actor who played bronco layne in tv. His father, an acoustical engineer, left the family four years later. I read portions of the book, pt109, it tells the real story of what happened.
He also appeared in the films pt 109, the chapman report, berserk and in several european movies. Pt 109 dvd 1963 cliff robertson ty hardin robert culp. Donovan, and the screenplay was written by richard l. Kennedy is given command of pt 109, a beatup old boat that has seen far better days. Starring cliff robertson charly, spiderman as navy lieutenant junior grade john f.
Donovan, and the screenplay was written by robert l. With cliff robertson, robert culp, ty hardin, james gregory. The tale of that coconut is the heroic story of pt 109, a stirring saga of kennedys wartime exploits as skipper of a pt boat in the solomon islands. Cliff robertson in role of pt 109 skipper five other films open at local theaters tammy and the doctor 2 mgm dramas double bill opens. Starring cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert blake and robert culp. It was a miracle the crew survived long enough to be found by islanders who were as determined to find them as the crew of the 109. Hes given just a week to get the 109 ready for action, assembling a crew, including ensign leonard thom ty hardin, cleaning the boat, and rehabbing the engines.
Aug 06, 2017 ty hardin, who roamed the west searching for adventure in the television series bronco in the late 1950s and early 60s, died on thursday in huntington beach, calif. Ty hardin charles atlas student actor ty hardin starred in the western tv series bronco and made numerous film appearances in the the ty hardin page at brians drivein theater contains biography and filmography information, photos, and dvd sources for actor ty hardin. Letter to the president requesting information about his thoughts on the sinking of pt 109. Ty hardin, who starred in early tv westerns cheyenne and its spinoff, bronco, has died. In april 1943 he was given command of motor torpedo boat pt 109 which he commanded until a certain night in august of the same year. From here, he moved into a brief flurry of film activity. During jfks first mission, he shows his bravery by running his boat close to the japanese when picking up some stranded marines and almost. Pt 109 is a 1963 american technicolor biographical war film, filmed in panavision, which depicts the actions of john f.
Once his training finished, he received the rank of lieutenant j. Kennedy and costarring ty hardin, james gregory, robert. Kennedy, was transformed into a matinee idol by this. Aug 07, 2017 ty hardin, a popular film and television actor who starred as the gunman bronco layne in the tv western series bronco and worked with henry fonda and kirk douglas among others, has died. In august 1943, pt 109 was sliced in half by a japanese destroyer. In april 1943 he was given command of motor torpedo boat pt109 which he. It was no accident that pt109 was the first movie about a president made while that president was still in office. Aug 07, 2017 he also appeared in the films pt 109, the chapman report, berserk and in several european movies. The future president of united states joined us navy in 1942. Details about pt 109 starring cliff robertson vhs,new pt 109 starring cliff robertson vhs,new item information.
Pt 109 1963 silver scenes a blog for classic film lovers. There had been many films about the lives of american presidents but this was the first hollywood drama ever made about a currentlyserving president, begun barely a year after his inauguration and released in. Pt 109 was released on june 19, 1963, just five months prior to kennedys assassination, and grossed 5. Kennedy, in the dramatization of kennedys heroic navy exploits, released in june, 1963, pt 109. Byrnes has written a book about his life which is a good read likely the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pt 109 by leslie martinson cliff robertson, ty hardin, james. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of. Pt 109 is a 1963 biographical war film which depicts the actions of john f. Hardin was born in new york city, but reared in texas, after his family moved to the capital city of austin when he was six months old.
Later, he appeared in films including the battle of the bulge and pt 109, the latter of which detailed john f. Kennedy cliff robertson congratulates his crew on passing inspection then, with ensign thom ty hardin takes the boat our for its first test, in pt 109, 1963, from the book by robert j. Kennedy takes command of pt 109 to fight the japanese in the. Pt 109 1963 movie clip lets take a practice run lt. Cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, grant williams, leslie h. The film was adapted by vincent flaherty and howard sheehan from the book pt 109. He then moved west to california and won some minor roles in b movies. It was a miracle the crew survived long enough to be found by islanders who were as determined to find them as the crew of the 109 were determined to survive. Kennedy in the south pacific during world war ii, when he was a young pt boat commander. Kennedy cliff robertson and crew are marooned after their boat is cut in two by a japanese destroyer. Later, i found out from the daughter of director leslie h. Aug 07, 2017 file in this april 9, 1962 file photo, actor ty hardin arrives for the academy award presentations in santa monica, calif.
Donovan, thats been inadequately adapted to the screen by writers richard l. Merrills marauders 1962 and the chapman report 1962 in 1962, pt 109 1963, wall of noise 1963, and palm springs weekend 1963 in 1963, and battle of the bulge 1965 in 1966. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109. Almost 20 years before matinee idol ronald reagan became the president of the united states, the thenincumbent president, john f. Donovans book about jfks wartime heroics, and the president himself had approval over the script, cast, and director. Pt 109 1963 movie clip you got the juice april, 1943, en route to the solomon islands, yeoman rogers lew gallo introduces us to the star, cliff robertson as lt. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Robertson, cliff, hardin, ty, gregory, dr james, culp. Martinson, cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert. Pt 109 by leslie martinson cliff robertson, ty hardin.
Actor ty hardin starred in the western tv series bronco and made numerous film appearances in the the ty hardin page at brians drivein theater contains biography and filmography information, photos, and dvd sources for actor ty hardin. But looking at it objectively, pt is a moderately entertaining war picture, albeit an overlong one. He also appeared in supporting roles in films like pt 109. Aug 14, 2015 pt 109 was released on june 19, 1963, just five months prior to kennedys assassination, and grossed 5. Ty hardin, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died thursday, aug. Aug 10, 2017 ty hardin, a popular film and television actor who starred as the gentle gunman bronco layne in the tv western bronco, died aug. Kennedy jfk as an officer of the united states navy in. Kennedy takes command of pt 109 to fight the japanese in the solomon islands. Ty hardin, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died. Aug 03, 2017 ty hardin, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died thursday, aug.
Martinson that he and his family had to be vetted by the fbi before they were allowed to work on the movie. Clearly, having a personal connection to the kennedy era whether positive or negative will make pt more meaningful. January 1, 1930 august 3, 2017, known as ty hardin, was an american actor best known as the star of the 1958 to 1962 abc warner bros. Ty hardin, the hunky actor who starred as a former confederate officer who wanders the old. The tale of that coconut is the heroic story of pt 109. Pt 109 directed by leslie martinson available on dvd. According to thr, hardin passed away on thursday in huntington beach, california.
Kennedys bravery while serving as commander of the infamous pt 109which was sunk in battle by a japanese destroyer. It was a far cry from a flop, but the studio had much greater hopes for the picture and its returns were disappointing. When tvs clint walker insisted on improvements in his cheyenne 1955 contract, warner brothers countered by bringing in ty as a possible. Drawing a good exec, ensign leonard thom ty hardin, and some grumbling but talented swabs like bucky harris robert blake and edmund drewitch norman fell, pt 109 is ready for service by the deadline.
Cliff robertson stars as kennedy, with featured performances by ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, and grant williams. Watch the full length movie of pt 109 online or on the fios mobile app. His father, an acoustical engineer, left the family four. Pt 109 vhs cliff robertson ty hardin james gregory robert culp. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. Cliff robertson based on the sinking of pt 109 and the rescue of its commander john f kennedy and crew other silver age comics another date that forever. Ty hardin, who roamed the west searching for adventure in the television series bronco in the late 1950s and early 60s, died on thursday in huntington beach, calif. In june of 1963, five months before the assassination of president john fitzgerald kennedy, warner bros.
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