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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
Written byRobert L. Collins
Directed byRobert L. Collins
Starring
  • Karl Malden
  • Lee Grant
  • E. G. Marshall
  • Vera Miles
ComposerChris Boardman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Tamara Asseyev
  • Michael Jaffe
ProducerSue Milliken
Production locationsSydney, Australia
CinematographyVince Monton
EditorRobert K. Lambert
Running time100 minutes
Production companies
  • New World Television
  • Spectacor Films
  • Samson Productions
  • Tamara Asseyev Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 13, 1989 (1989-02-13)
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The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is a 1989 American drama television film written and directed by Robert L. Collins. The film stars Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E. G. Marshall, and Vera Miles. It focuses on the action and emotional impact of the 1985 terrorist incident that took the life of Leon Klinghoffer.[1]

  1. ^ Rosenberg, Howard (February 13, 1989). "TV REVIEW : 'Achille Lauro' Centers on Personal Drama of Hijacking". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 19, 2021.

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