When Hell Was in Session
Originally released in 1979. When Hell Was in Session is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Paul Krasny.
Starring Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, and Mako
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aubrey-Hamner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Hell Was in Session about?
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...
Who directed When Hell Was in Session?
When Hell Was in Session was directed by Paul Krasny.
How long is When Hell Was in Session?
When Hell Was in Session has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was When Hell Was in Session released?
When Hell Was in Session was released on October 8, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Hell Was in Session?
The main cast of When Hell Was in Session includes Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako, Ronny Cox, Renne Jarrett.