J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (TV 1993)

Looks at the early years of America's most dashing president from his early childhood through his nomination for Congress.

Director:

Harry Winer

Writers:

Nigel Hamilton (book), William Broyles Jr. (teleplay)

Stars:

Patrick Dempsey, Terry Kinney, Loren Dean

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Dempsey	...	John F. Kennedy
Terry Kinney	...	Joseph P. Kennedy
Loren Dean	...	Joe Kennedy, Jr.
Yolanda Jilot	...	Inga Arvad
Robin Tunney	...	Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy
Andrew Lowery	...	Lem Billings
Stan Cahill	...	Torb Macdonald
Claire Forlani	...	Ann Cannon
Malachy McCourt	...	Honey Fitz
James Rebhorn	...	St. John
Diana Scarwid	...	Rose Kennedy
Natalie Radford	...	Rosemary Kennedy
Cedric Smith	...	Prof. Bruce Hopper
Greg Spottiswood	...	Skeeter Orton
Andrew Miller	...	Rip Horton

Storyline

Looks at the early years of America's most dashing president from his early childhood through his nomination for Congress.

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Plot Keywords:

acronym in title | childhood | john f kennedy | based on book | character name in title

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

J.F.K.: una juventud rebelde

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Polone Company, Kushner-Locke Company, The, Hearst Entertainment Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

183 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The Kennedys are repeatedly shown playing on the ocean-side lawn at their house in Hyannis Port, Mass., with the sun setting over the ocean. Hyannis Port and the Kennedy compound face south, south east. The sun cannot be viewed setting over the ocean.

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Soundtracks

"Begin the Beguine"
Written by Cole Porter

User Reviews

Patrick Dempsey is superb as young JFK.

Patrick Dempsey is superb as young JFK.This movie traces the first 30 years of the life of the man who would become our 35th President.There are illuminating depictions of many little known events in his life,particularly his near expulsion from Choate and his romance with Dutch journalist Inga Arvad,well played by Yoland Thol.The movie boasts a strong supportkng cast,especially Robin Tunney as "Kick" Kennedy,Terry Kinney as Joseph P.Kennedy Sr and Diana Scarwid as Rose Kennedy. 10 out of 10.