Hanna's War
Originally released in 1988. Hanna's War is a drama/war film. directed by Menahem Golan. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ellen Burstyn, Maruschka Detmers, and Anthony Andrews
Synopsis
Hanna's War is the true story of Hanna Senesh, a Hungarian-Jewish WW2 resistance fighter, who would become Israel's "Joan of Arc". As a young person, she fled Nazi-occupied Hungary for Palestine, where she was recruited and trained by the British to serve as a commando. After completing her training in Britain, she parachutes into Yugoslavia with a commando team to establish escape routes across the Hungarian-Yugoslavian border for downed British pilots. Her attempts to save Hungarian Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary, however, leads to her capture, torture and demise at the hands of the Gestapo and the Nazi-controlled Hungarian police.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Golan-Globus Productions
- The Cannon Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanna's War about?
Hanna's War is the true story of Hanna Senesh, a Hungarian-Jewish WW2 resistance fighter, who would become Israel's "Joan of Arc". As a young person, she fled Nazi-occupied Hungary for Palestine, w...
Who directed Hanna's War?
Hanna's War was directed by Menahem Golan.
How long is Hanna's War?
Hanna's War has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Hanna's War released?
Hanna's War was released on April 14, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hanna's War?
The main cast of Hanna's War includes Ellen Burstyn, Maruschka Detmers, Anthony Andrews, Donald Pleasence, David Warner.