What genre is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is categorised as Action, Drama.

Who stars in The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?

Lee Grant, Robert Mammone, Christina Pickles, E.G. Marshall, Barry Otto appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?

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

How long is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).

Is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 9.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (1989)

Name: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1989
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Lee Grant, Robert Mammone, Christina Pickles, E.G. Marshall, Barry Otto

Movie 1h 32m ★ 9.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline

Action Drama

Where to watch

Dating from 1989, The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro sits in the action and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Robert L. Collins. The cast includes Lee Grant, Robert Mammone and Christina Pickles. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 9.0 out of 10.

78Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

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.

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Questions about The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

What genre is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is categorised as Action, Drama.
Who stars in The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?: Lee Grant, Robert Mammone, Christina Pickles, E.G. Marshall, Barry Otto appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?: Robert L. Collins directed The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro.
How long is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
Is The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 9.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.