PT 109 (1963) Belgian film poster

This 1963 vibrantly coloured WW2 film poster tells the story of John F. Kennedy and the torpedo boat he served on prior to becoming President. This biographical film depicts how the torpedo boat was cut in half by the Japanese resulting in JFK saving a wounded shipmate by swimming with the man's lifebelt clamped between his teeth. JFK made it to an uninhabited Pacific island and was later rescued. Cliff Robertson is pictured here in the role for this fine WW2 naval film. Printing by Panneels of rue Martin Piffer Bruxelles. Rolled film poster. Small mark at top border edge , bright colours.