The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989)
- Directed by
- Robert L. Collins
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Australia, United States
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A TV film about the 1985 hijacking of a cruise ship by terrorists. It follows the passengers and crew as they face a dangerous standoff that ends in tragedy.
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What happens
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is a 1989 American drama television film written and directed by Robert L. Collins. The film stars Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E. G. Marshall, and Vera Miles. It focuses on the action and emotional impact of the 1985 terrorist incident that took the life of Leon Klinghoffer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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