USS Liberty: Dead in the Water
Synopsis
During the Six-Day War, Israel attacked and nearly sank the USS Liberty belonging to its closest ally, the USA. Thirty-four American servicemen were killed in the two-hour assault by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats. Israel claimed that the whole affair had been a tragic accident based on mistaken identification of the ship. The American government accepted the explanation. For more than 30 years many people have disbelieved the official explanation but have been unable to rebut it convincingly. Now, Dead in the Water uses startling new evidence to reveal the truth behind the seemingly inexplicable attack. The film combines dramatic reconstruction of the events, with new access to former officers in the US and Israeli armed forces and intelligence services who have decided to give their own version of events. Written by Ørnås
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Mitchell
- Original Title
- USS Liberty: Dead in the Water
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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Christopher Mitchell
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Christopher Mitchell
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What is USS Liberty: Dead in the Water about?
During the Six-Day War, Israel attacked and nearly sank the USS Liberty belonging to its closest ally, the USA. Thirty-four American servicemen were killed in the two-hour assault by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats. Israel claimed that the whole affair had been a tragic accident based on mistaken identification of the ship. The American government accepted the explanation. For more than 30 years many people have disbelieved the official explanation but have been unable to rebut it convincingly. Now, Dead in the Water uses startling new evidence to reveal the truth behind the seemingly inexplicable attack. The film combines dramatic reconstruction of the events, with new access to former officers in the US and Israeli armed forces and intelligence services who have decided to give their own version of events. Written by Ørnås
Who directed USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water was directed by Christopher Mitchell.
Who stars in USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
The principal cast of USS Liberty: Dead in the Water includes Richard Helms, Robert McNamara.
When was USS Liberty: Dead in the Water released and how long is it?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.