See it – This war classic is the true story of John F. Kennedy's adventures as a PT captain during WWII. It's a bit slow in the beginning as Kennedy, played by Cliff Robertson, puts together his first crew and fixes up the broken down PT109. But before long, the pace quickens, and the action in this one never lets up. The crew goes out on mission after mission, stopping only to refuel before going out again. PT stands for "patrol torpedo." The small vessels were useful in attacking larger surface ships because of their speed and maneuverability. The ironically sad part about this movie is that JFK's assassination actually took place the same year this movie came out in theaters. But the film, which focuses mainly on JFK's heroism in keeping his men alive, is a fitting tribute.
