J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (1993-) TV Mini-Series poster and book cover compared.

J.F.K.: Reckless Youth

Harry Winer, 1993-

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JFK: Reckless Youth
Nigel Hamilton, 1992

J.F.K.: Reckless Youth is a TV mini-series directed by Harry Winer in 1993 and based on the book JFK: Reckless Youth by Nigel Hamilton, first published in 1992. The TV series features Patrick Dempsey, Terry Kinney, Loren Dean, Yolanda Jilot, Robin Tunney, Andrew Lowery, and others.

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6.4

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TV Mini-Series Poster: J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (Harry Winer, 1993-)

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Book Cover: JFK: Reckless Youth (Nigel Hamilton, 1992)

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Storyline

The series traces the early years of Kennedys life with illuminating depictions of many little-known events. From his privileged upbringing and competitive relationship with his older brother, to his struggles with a serious illness and his service in the military, the film offers a unique perspective on the formative experiences that shaped one of the most iconic figures in American political history.

Movie vs Book

Poster of J.F.K.: Reckless Youth, the 1993 TV series by Harry Winer

Year

1993

Minutes

183

Movie Rate

6.40

Source: IMDb

TV Mini-Series

J.F.K.: Reckless Youth

Country: USA

Year: 1993-

Length: 3h3m / 2 episodes

Cover of JFK: Reckless Youth, the 1992 book by Nigel Hamilton

Year

1992

Pages

922

Book Rate

7.70

S: Goodreads

Book

JFK: Reckless Youth

Country: UK

First published in: 1992

Length: 922 pages

Genre: Biography

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Poster of J.F.K.: Reckless Youth, the 1993 TV series by Harry Winer

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