Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977)
1h 40m
Running Time
September 18, 1977Release Date
Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977)
1h 40m
Running Time
September 18, 1977Release Date
Plot.
The story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's older brother Joseph, who undertakes a dangerous mission during World War II.
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Cast & Crew.

Peter Strauss
Joseph Kennedy, Jr.

Barbara Parkins
Vanessa Hunt

Stephen Elliott
Joseph Kennedy, Sr.

Darleen Carr
Kathleen Kennedy

Simon Oakland
Delaney

Asher Brauner
Mike Krasna

Lance Kerwin
Joe, Jr. (Age 14)

Peter Fox
Simpson

Steve Kanaly
Ray Pierce

Robert Englund
Willy

Gloria Stroock
Rose Kennedy

Tara Talboy
Elinor

Ben Fuhrman
Hank Riggs

James B. Sikking
Commander Devril

Ken Swofford
Greenway

Sam Chew Jr.
Jack Kennedy

Patrick Labyorteaux
Ted Kennedy

Shane Kerwin
Bob Kennedy

Margie Zech
Jean Kennedy

Kirsten Larkin
Rosemary Kennedy

Rosanne Covy
Eunice Kennedy

Deirdre Berthrong
Pat Kennedy

Lawrence Driscoll
Anderson

Kim O’Brien
Melody Lane

Michael Irving
Billy Harrington

Gardner Hayes
English Major

Bruce Weech
Aviator

M. Charles Cohen
Writer

Richard T. Heffron
Director
Details.
Wiki.
Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy is a 1977 American made-for-television biographical film that originally aired on ABC. Based upon the biography by Hank Searls called The Lost Prince: Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy, the film chronicles the life of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the older brother of John F. Kennedy who was killed in action in World War II, leaving behind aspirations to become the first Irish-Catholic president. Young Joe stars Peter Strauss in the title role and was directed by Richard T. Heffron.