THE HANOI HILTON
Michael Moriarty, Jeffrey Jones, Paul LeMat
Cannon Group; Directed by Lionel Chetwynd
Rated R; 123 minutes; 1987
THE HANOI HILTON is the unvarnished tale of a group of P.O.W.'s behind bars in Hanoi's Hoa Lo Prison during the Vietnam War who are beaten, isolated, and humiliated, but somehow manage to endure with great dignity, honor, and courage. Over 100 American P.O.W.'S were interviewed for this stirring drama that covers an eleven-year time span at the prison, facetiously called "The Hanoi Hilton" by the captured servicemen.
Reviews
"A powerful and important story. Well acted and sincere."
- Judith Crist, WOR-TV
"HANOI HILTON is inarguably an important picture."
- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY
"Gripping, tough, uncompromising—with powerful performances from all concerned. If you want to look honestly at the Vietnam War—and balance the experience of PLATOON—you must see this exceptional film!"
- Michael Medved, SNEAK PREVIEWS