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1987•126 min•War, Drama

The Hanoi Hilton

Is The Hanoi Hilton a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Hanoi Hilton worth watching? With a rating of 5.2/10, this War, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Hanoi Hilton Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Michael Moriarty
Michael MoriartyWilliamson
John Edwin Shaw
John Edwin ShawMason
Ken Wright
Ken WrightKennedy
Paul Le Mat
Paul Le MatEarl Hubman
Lawrence Pressman
Lawrence PressmanCathcart
Stephen Davies
Stephen DaviesMiles
David Soul
David SoulOldham
Doug Savant
Doug SavantAshby
Jeffrey Jones
Jeffrey JonesFischer
John Vargas
John VargasOliviera

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Is The Hanoi Hilton worth watching?

The Hanoi Hilton has received mixed reviews with a 5.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of War, Drama movies.

Is The Hanoi Hilton hit or flop?

The Hanoi Hilton has received average ratings (5.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Hanoi Hilton?

The Hanoi Hilton is a War, Drama movie that Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known a...

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