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J.F.K.: Reckless Youth

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1993– 1993–
  • 3h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
323
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J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (1993)
BiographyDrama

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

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
323
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Patrick Dempsey
    • Terry Kinney
    • Loren Dean
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  • Stars
    • Patrick Dempsey
    • Terry Kinney
    • Loren Dean
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes2

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    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • John F. Kennedyas John F. Kennedy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Terry Kinney
    Terry Kinney
    • Joseph P. Kennedyas Joseph P. Kennedy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Loren Dean
    Loren Dean
    • Joe Kennedy Jr.as Joe Kennedy Jr.
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Yolanda Jilot
    Yolanda Jilot
    • Inga Arvadas Inga Arvad
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Robin Tunney
    Robin Tunney
    • Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedyas Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Andrew Lowery
    • Lem Billingsas Lem Billings
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Stan Cahill
    Stan Cahill
    • Torb Macdonaldas Torb Macdonald
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Claire Forlani
    Claire Forlani
    • Ann Cannonas Ann Cannon
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Malachy McCourt
    Malachy McCourt
    • Honey Fitzas Honey Fitz
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • St. Johnas St. John
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Rose Kennedyas Rose Kennedy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Natalie Radford
    Natalie Radford
    • Rosemary Kennedyas Rosemary Kennedy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Cedric Smith
    Cedric Smith
    • Prof. Bruce Hopperas Prof. Bruce Hopper
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Greg Spottiswood
    Greg Spottiswood
    • Skeeter Ortonas Skeeter Orton
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Andrew Miller
    • Rip Hortonas Rip Horton
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Pixie Bigelow
    Pixie Bigelow
    • Nurse Barkleyas Nurse Barkley
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer
    • Olive Cawleyas Olive Cawley
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
    Karyn Dwyer
    Karyn Dwyer
    • Sadieas Sadie
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993
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    Storyline

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    Looks at the early years of America's most dashing president from his early childhood through his nomination for Congress.
    presidentfuture presidenttv mini seriesbased on bookcharacter name in title
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      • The Critically Acclaimed Movie Based on the #1 Best Seller
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Goofs
      When JFK goes back to the beach house to get his Navy uniform out of storage in the basement he walks past an Evian box in the basement. Evian (brand of drinking water) didn't exist until the 1980's.
    • Soundtracks
      Begin the Beguine
      Written by Cole Porter

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    10/10
    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.
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    • Murrayjohn2
    • Oct 14, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • JFK: Reckless Youth
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • The Polone Company
      • The Kushner-Locke Company
      • Hearst Entertainment Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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