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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

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Release Date

13 February 1989

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Cast

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Leon Klinghoffer

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Marilyn Klinghoffer

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshall

Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Sophie Kubacki

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

Charlotte

Robert Mammone

Robert Mammone

Aldo

Barry Otto

Barry Otto

Kevin

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