Movie Description

When Hell Was in Session

(1979)

Overview

This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.

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Facts

Original TitleWhen Hell Was in Session

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1979-10-08

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesAubrey-Hamner Productions

Genres

  • Drama
  • TV Movie