When Hell Was in Session(1979)
When Hell Was in Session Synopsis
This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.
When Hell Was in Session (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Krasny, released on October 8, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako and Ronny Cox. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Krasny
- Writers:
- S. Lee Pogostin, Jeremiah Denton, Eddie Brandt
- Producers:
- R.J. Louis
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Hauser
- Production:
- Aubrey-Hamner Productions
- Status:
- Released
When Hell Was in Session Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Holbrook
as Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton
Eva Marie Saint
as Jane Denton
Mako
as Maj. Bai
Ronny Cox
as Maj. Frank Perrin
Renne Jarrett
as Nancy Tschudy
Richard Evans
as Lt. Alec Vardis
James Hong
as Nguyen
Tom Bower
as Lt. Jim Norton
Stephen Keep Mills
as Lt. Bill Grainger
Byron Chung
as Quoc
William Kirby Cullen
as Jerry Denton
Paul Mantee
as Capt. Brown
Key crew
Directed by Paul Krasny, written by S. Lee Pogostin, Jeremiah Denton and Eddie Brandt, produced by R.J. Louis.
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When Hell Was in Session Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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When Hell Was in Session – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When Hell Was in Session online?
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When Hell Was in Session (1979) is available to stream on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When Hell Was in Session?
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The main cast of When Hell Was in Session (1979) includes Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako, Ronny Cox and Renne Jarrett. The film was directed by Paul Krasny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Hell Was in Session released?
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When Hell Was in Session was released on October 8, 1979 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is When Hell Was in Session worth watching?
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When Hell Was in Session (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.