A Glimpse of Hell
“Tragedy. Cover-up. Truth.”
Synopsis
A Navy officer tries to set the record straight after the Navy blames a 1989 explosion aboard the USS Iowa on a homosexual affair between two sailors.
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James Caan
Capt. Fred Moosally
Robert Sean Leonard
LT(JG) Dan Meyer
Daniel Roebuck
PO Dale Mortensen
Jamie Harrold
Kendall Truitt
John Doman
Admiral Langlett
John Benjamin Hickey
Shelby
Dashiell Eaves
Clay Hartwig
Hugh Thompson
Commander Gil
A.C. Peterson
MCPO Ziegler
Bill MacDonald
NIS Agent Cobb
Chris Owens
NIS Agent Flynn
Eugene Lipinski
Skelley
Bruce Gray
Donald Meyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikael Salomon
- Screenplay & Story
- David Freed, Charles C. Thompson II
- Original Score
- David C. Williams
- Original Title
- A Glimpse of Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikael Salomon
David Freed, Charles C. Thompson II
David C. Williams
Jon Joffin
Don Brochu
Mitch Engel, Andrew Adelson, Tracey Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Mikael Salomon
Director
Mitch Engel
Producer
David C. Williams
Original Music Composer
Don Brochu
Editor
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Jon Joffin
Director of Photography
David Freed
Writer
Randy Boliver
Stunt Coordinator
Jamie Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Martha Curry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Glimpse of Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Glimpse of Hell about?
A Navy officer tries to set the record straight after the Navy blames a 1989 explosion aboard the USS Iowa on a homosexual affair between two sailors.
Who directed A Glimpse of Hell?
A Glimpse of Hell was directed by Mikael Salomon.
Who stars in A Glimpse of Hell?
The principal cast of A Glimpse of Hell includes James Caan, Robert Sean Leonard, Daniel Roebuck, Jamie Harrold, John Doman.
When was A Glimpse of Hell released and how long is it?
A Glimpse of Hell was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Glimpse of Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Glimpse of Hell was composed by David C. Williams.
Is A Glimpse of Hell based on a book or true story?
A Glimpse of Hell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles C. Thompson II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Glimpse of Hell?
A Glimpse of Hell holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).