The Hanoi Hilton(1987)
For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin.
The Hanoi Hilton 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.
The Hanoi Hilton (1987) is a war and drama film directed by Lionel Chetwynd, released on March 27, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright and Paul Le Mat. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Writers:
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Irwin
- Composer:
- Jimmy Webb
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Revenue:
- $760,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hanoi Hilton (1987) Trailer
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The Hanoi Hilton Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Moriarty
as Williamson
John Edwin Shaw
as Mason
Ken Wright
as Kennedy
Paul Le Mat
as Earl Hubman
Lawrence Pressman
as Cathcart
Stephen Davies
as Miles
David Soul
as Oldham
Doug Savant
as Ashby
Jeffrey Jones
as Fischer
John Vargas
as Oliviera
Rick Fitts
as Turner
- Scotty Sachs
Scotty Sachs
as Soles
Key crew
Directed by Lionel Chetwynd, written by Lionel Chetwynd, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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The Hanoi Hilton Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Hanoi Hilton – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hanoi Hilton online?
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The Hanoi Hilton (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and History Vault, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hanoi Hilton?
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The main cast of The Hanoi Hilton (1987) includes Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright, Paul Le Mat and Lawrence Pressman. The film was directed by Lionel Chetwynd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hanoi Hilton released?
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The Hanoi Hilton was released on March 27, 1987 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Hanoi Hilton worth watching?
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The Hanoi Hilton (1987) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hanoi Hilton?
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Yes. The official The Hanoi Hilton trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.