Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy

Name: Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1977-09-18
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Peter Strauss, Barbara Parkins, Stephen Elliott, Darleen Carr, Simon Oakland

September 18, 1977
Directed by
Richard T. Heffron

The story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's older brother Joseph, who undertakes a dangerous mission during World War II.

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Cast

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

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