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When Hell Was in Session

1979Directed by Paul Krasny
Drama · TV Movie1h 38m
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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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How long is When Hell Was in Session?
When Hell Was in Session runs 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who directed When Hell Was in Session?
When Hell Was in Session was directed by Paul Krasny.
Who is in the cast of When Hell Was in Session?
When Hell Was in Session stars Hal Holbrook as Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton, Eva Marie Saint as Jane Denton and Mako as Maj. Bai.
What language is When Hell Was in Session in?
When Hell Was in Session is in English.
Is When Hell Was in Session based on a true story or a book?
Yes. When Hell Was in Session is based on a true story.
When was When Hell Was in Session released?
When Hell Was in Session was released on October 8, 1979.

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