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John F. Kennedy | Pt Boat
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Cliff Robertson portrays John F. Kennedy during his late-20s during World War II; Robertson was 40 years old when this film was released.
The real PT 109 had been engaged in continual combat for five months when John F. Kennedy took command; it was not the derelict, inoperative hulk originally depicted.
When President John F. Kennedy saw early footage of parts of the film, his only complaint was that Cliff Robertson was parting his hair on the right, while JFK parted his hair on the left. Robertson dutifully parted his hair on the left for the film.
Eroni Kumana, the islander credited with saving JFK and PT-109 crew during WWII, died at age 93 on August 2, 2014 according to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
It was decided and approved by President John F. Kennedy that Cliff Robertson speak in his natural voice and not try to imitate JFK's Boston accent.
"Ens. Leonard J. Thom: [reporting aboard the PT109] Mr. Kennedy? Ensign Leonard Thom, your exec. [they exchange salutes] Lt. John F. Kennedy: Oh, hi. Glad to meet you, Leonard. [they shake hands] Lt. John F. Kennedy: Welcome aboard. Ens. Leonard J. Thom: [looking around the boat] How long did they give you to put it in shape? Lt. John F. Kennedy: Well, we've used about half the time just talking right here."
"Charles 'Bucky' Harris: Good afternoon, sir. Crew's compartment ready for inspection. Harris, Gunner's Mate Second, standing by. Cmdr. C.R. Ritchie: Good afternoon. [He looks around, and then opens one of the lockers. On the inside of the door is a picture of a luscious pin-up girl] Cmdr. C.R. Ritchie: Somebody's kid sister? Charles 'Bucky' Harris: Sorry, sir. Lt. John F. Kennedy: He's very sorry, sir. Cmdr. C.R. Ritchie: Oh, no, no. Don't apologize... the most seaworthy thing I've seen on this boat."
