The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

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.

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Release Date

February 13, 1989

Status

Released

Original Title

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

Runtime

1h 32min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

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