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When Hell Was in Session (1979)
Director: Paul Krasny
Cast: Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako, Ronny Cox
Runtime98 min
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This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.
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Fans of gritty, based-on-true-story dramas will appreciate this 1979 film directed by Paul Krasny, which provides a harrowing look at the experiences of Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton during his 7-and-a-half years as a POW in brutal North Vietnamese camps, featuring powerful performances from Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, and Mako.
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When Hell Was in Session is a 1975 memoir by U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Jeremiah Denton, recounting his experiences as an American prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.
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