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The Hunley (1999)

PG · 1999-07-11 · 1h 34m · EN
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CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.

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John GrayDirector

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Armand AssanteArmand AssanteLt. George DixonDonald SutherlandDonald SutherlandGen. Pierre G.T. BeauregardChris BauerChris BauerSimkinsGerry BeckerGerry BeckerCapt. PickeringSebastian RochéSebastian RochéCollinsMichael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargWicksAlex JenningsAlex JenningsLt. AlexanderMichael DolanMichael DolanBeckerJeff MandonJeff MandonMillerFrank VogtFrank VogtRonald White

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SubmarineCivil warHistoryHistorical figure

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · WarTheme affinitySubmarine · Civil War · HistoryDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityWar · Civil WarDirector preference278326

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What is The Hunley about?

CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.

How long is The Hunley?

The Hunley has a runtime of 94 minutes.