The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro vs The Opponent
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro has the higher audience score (9/10 against 5.1/10 for The Opponent). The Opponent is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 32m. The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is the older of the two (1989 against 2000). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
The Opponent| The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro | The Opponent | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 5.1/10 |
| Year | 1989 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Drama |
| Country | Australia | – |
| Director | Robert L. Collins | Eugene Jarecki |
| Main cast | Lee Grant, Robert Mammone, Christina Pickles, E.G. Marshall, Barry Otto | Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Erika Eleniak, James Colby, Clark Middleton |
Synopsis
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
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 Opponent
Patty Sullivan is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.
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