Movie Description

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

(1989)

Overview

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

Facts

Original TitleThe Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1989-02-13

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 32m

Genres

  • Action
  • Drama