The Hanoi Hilton
"For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin."
Originally released in 1987. The Hanoi Hilton is a war/drama film. directed by Lionel Chetwynd. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, and Ken Wright
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Box Office
$760K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $760,000
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hanoi Hilton about?
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. Wi...
Who directed The Hanoi Hilton?
The Hanoi Hilton was directed by Lionel Chetwynd.
How long is The Hanoi Hilton?
The Hanoi Hilton has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Hanoi Hilton released?
The Hanoi Hilton was released on March 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hanoi Hilton?
The main cast of The Hanoi Hilton includes Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright, Paul Le Mat, Lawrence Pressman.