Movie

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

★ 9.0(1)19891h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Robert L. Collins
Release date: 1989-02-13
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: New World Television

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro — trailer

About The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is a 1989 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Robert L. Collins, starring Karl Malden, Lee Grant and E.G. Marshall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

hijackingterrorism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro in South Africa?+

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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?+

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?+

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro stars Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E.G. Marshall, Vera Miles and Christina Pickles.

When did The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro come out?+

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is a 1989 movie directed by Robert L. Collins.

What genre is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?+

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is Action and Drama film.

Who directed The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?+

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro was directed by Robert L. Collins.