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The Hanoi Hilton

For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin.

19872h 6mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • War

Overview

Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 27, 1987
Original language
English
Spoken languages
German, French, English, Vietnamese
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Mark Irwin
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
$760,000
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