When Hell Was in Session

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Released October 08, 1979

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 38m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

When Hell Was in Session


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Aubrey-Hamner Productions

    United States

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Posters

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