The Hanoi Hilton (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, The Hanoi Hilton is a drame and guerre film directed by Lionel Chetwynd, running about 126 minutes. “For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.
Who’s in it. The Hanoi Hilton stars Michael Moriarty as Williamson, John Edwin Shaw as Mason, Ken Wright as Kennedy and Paul Le Mat as Earl Hubman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hanoi Hilton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $760K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanoi Hilton page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanoi Hilton tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Hanoi Hilton (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hanoi Hilton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hanoi Hilton worth watching?
- The Hanoi Hilton holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and guerre. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hanoi Hilton?
- The Hanoi Hilton stars Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright, Paul Le Mat and Lawrence Pressman.
- When was The Hanoi Hilton released?
- The Hanoi Hilton was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.