The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

1989·Movie·1h 32m

Action, Drama

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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.

Directed by: Robert L. Collins
Original language: English
Released: 13 February 1989

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Cast

Karl Malden
Leon Klinghoffer
Lee Grant
Marilyn Klinghoffer
E.G. Marshall
Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki
Vera Miles
Sophie Kubacki
Christina Pickles
Charlotte
Robert Mammone
Aldo
Barry Otto
Kevin