The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro(1989)
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro Synopsis
The story of the hijacking of the Itallian liner Achille Lauro by four militants of the Palestine Liberation Front, in 1985, who demanded the release of several Palestinians incarcerated in Israeli prisoners. On their hands, lies the fate of several passengers, many Americans included and among them, Jewish American businessman Leon Klinghoffer.
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989) is a action and drama film directed by Robert L. Collins, released on February 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E.G. Marshall and Vera Miles. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert L. Collins
- Writers:
- Robert L. Collins
- Production:
- New World Television, Samson Productions
- Status:
- Released
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl Malden
as Leon Klinghoffer
Lee Grant
as Marilyn Klinghoffer
E.G. Marshall
as Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki
Vera Miles
as Sophie Kubacki
Christina Pickles
as Charlotte
Robert Mammone
as Aldo
Barry Otto
as Kevin
Key crew
Directed by Robert L. Collins, written by Robert L. Collins.
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?
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The main cast of The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989) includes Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E.G. Marshall, Vera Miles and Christina Pickles. The film was directed by Robert L. Collins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro released?
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro was released on February 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro worth watching?
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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