Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

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Cast

Karl Malden as Leon Klinghoffer

Karl Malden

Leon Klinghoffer

Lee Grant as Marilyn Klinghoffer

Lee Grant

Marilyn Klinghoffer

E.G. Marshall as Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki

E.G. Marshall

Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki

Vera Miles as Sophie Kubacki

Vera Miles

Sophie Kubacki

Christina Pickles as Charlotte

Christina Pickles

Charlotte

Robert Mammone as Aldo

Robert Mammone

Aldo

Barry Otto as Kevin

Barry Otto

Kevin

Production Companies

New World Television
Samson Productions