Pt 109 by leslie martinson cliff robertson, ty hardin, james. As a growing boy, his grandmother, with whom he lived part of the time after his parents divorced, nicknamed him ty because he was as active as a texas typhoon. Byrnes has written a book about his life which is a good read likely the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Letter to the president requesting information about his thoughts on the sinking of pt 109. Pt 109 dvd 1963 cliff robertson ty hardin robert culp. From here, he moved into a brief flurry of film activity. Kennedy oversaw the sale of the movie rights to warner bros. 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. I met ty hardin at the memphis film festival, and he told me that they had only three pt boats for use in the movie. Pt 109 is a 1963 american technicolor biographical war film, filmed in panavision, which depicts the actions of john f. Pt 109 vhs cliff robertson ty hardin james gregory robert culp. 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. Cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, grant williams, leslie h.
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. The tale of that coconut is the heroic story of pt 109. Starring cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert blake and robert culp. The film was adapted by vincent flaherty and howard sheehan from the book pt 109. Donovan, and the screenplay was written by richard l. Martinson directed the film which stars cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, and robert blake.
According to thr, hardin passed away on thursday in huntington beach, california. Martinson, get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Starring cliff robertson charly, spiderman as navy lieutenant junior grade john f. 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. 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. Donovans book about jfks wartime heroics, and the president. He was 87, and his widow carolyn pampu hardin told the associated press he had been in failing health. 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 full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. It was a far cry from a flop, but the studio had much greater hopes for the picture and its returns were disappointing. Actor ty hardin, best known for his role in the hit abc tv western bronco, has passed away. Kennedy in the south pacific during world war ii are turned into big screen entertainment in pt 109 1963.
An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of. Watch the full length movie of pt 109 online or on the fios mobile app. 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. Pt 109 is a 1963 american technicolor biographical war film, filmed in panavision, which. With cliff robertson, robert culp, ty hardin, james gregory. Pt 109 1963 silver scenes a blog for classic film lovers.
When tvs clint walker insisted on improvements in his cheyenne 1955 contract, warner brothers countered by bringing in ty as a possible. Ty hardin, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died thursday, aug. Cliff robertson stars as kennedy, with featured performances by ty hardin. Soon, ty had his own show, bronco 1958, which ran from 1958 to 1962. 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. Given up for dead from the collision and explosion with a japanese destroyer.
His father, an acoustical engineer, left the family four. 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. In august 1943, pt 109 was sliced in half by a japanese destroyer. He also appeared in the films pt 109, the chapman report, berserk and in several european movies. 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. 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. Once his training finished, he received the rank of lieutenant j. Pt 109 1963 cliff robertson in pt 109 1963 ty hardin and cliff robertson in pt 109. Details about pt 109 starring cliff robertson vhs,new pt 109 starring cliff robertson vhs,new item information. Martinson, cliff robertson, ty hardin, james gregory, robert.
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. Almost 20 years before matinee idol ronald reagan became the president of the united states, the thenincumbent president, john f. Kennedys bravery while serving as commander of the infamous pt 109which was sunk in battle by a japanese destroyer. I read portions of the book, pt 109, it tells the real story of what happened. 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. Cliff robertson stars in this stirring saga of kennedys wartime exploits as skipper of a pt boat in the solomon islands. Donovan, and the screenplay was written by robert l. 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. Aug 03, 2017 ty hardin, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died thursday, aug. Kennedy kept a unique inauguration gift on his white house desk.
Robertson, cliff, hardin, ty, gregory, dr james, culp. 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. 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. In april 1943 he was given command of motor torpedo boat pt109 which he. 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. He then moved west to california and won some minor roles in b movies.
Later, i found out from the daughter of director leslie h. Pt 109 directed by leslie martinson available on dvd. He also appeared in supporting roles in films like pt 109. Later, he appeared in films including the battle of the bulge and pt 109, the latter of which detailed john f. Kennedy jfk as an officer of the united states navy in. 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. Pt 109 directed by leslie martinson available on dvd alibris. Ty hardin, who starred in early tv westerns cheyenne and its spinoff, bronco, has died. His father, an acoustical engineer, left the family four years later. 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, a former actor who starred on the tv western series bronco, died. In june of 1963, five months before the assassination of president john fitzgerald kennedy, warner bros. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109.
Pt 109 is a 1963 biographical war film which depicts the actions of john f. Cliff robertson stars as kennedy, with featured performances by ty hardin, james gregory, robert culp, and grant williams. Clearly, having a personal connection to the kennedy era whether positive or negative will make pt more meaningful. Donovan, thats been inadequately adapted to the screen by writers richard l. 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. Breen, vincent flaherty and howard sheehan from the book robert j. Academy award winner cliff robertson stars in this 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. Kennedy cliff robertson and crew are marooned after their boat is cut in two by a japanese destroyer. Ty hardin, the hunky actor who starred as a former confederate officer who wanders the old. The future president of united states joined us navy in 1942. But looking at it objectively, pt is a moderately entertaining war picture, albeit an overlong one.
Ty hardin, rugged actor who played bronco layne in tv. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Donovans book about jfks wartime heroics, and the president himself had approval over the script, cast, and director. Kennedy and costarring ty hardin, james gregory, robert. This riveting wwii adventure is based on actual events involving john f. Kennedy is given command of pt 109, a beatup old boat that has seen far better days. Kennedy, in the dramatization of kennedys heroic navy exploits, released in june, 1963, pt 109. Hardin, a popular film and television actor who starred in the tv western series bronco and replaced clint walker in 1958 as the star of the tv show cheyenne, died thursday at age 87. Ty hardin, actor who shot to fame in tv series bronco ty hardin, star of tv western series bronco.
I read portions of the book, pt109, it tells the real story of what happened. Pt 109 was released on june 19, 1963, just five months prior to kennedys assassination, and grossed 5. Kennedy takes command of pt 109 to fight the japanese in the solomon islands. 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. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. During jfks first mission, he shows his bravery by running his boat close to the japanese when picking up some stranded marines and almost. Martinson that he and his family had to be vetted by the fbi before they were allowed to work on the movie. 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. Aug 07, 2017 file in this april 9, 1962 file photo, actor ty hardin arrives for the academy award presentations in santa monica, calif. Aug 14, 2015 pt 109 was released on june 19, 1963, just five months prior to kennedys assassination, and grossed 5. Kennedy in the south pacific during world war ii, when he was a young pt boat commander. 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.
1535 1351 580 1361 28 561 1071 1089 1458 597 1499 1467 1598 1385 714 1228 466 494 1103 1569 772 78 802 1210 1048 645 1263 685 1149 524 234