The Hunley
Synopsis
CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gray, John Fasano
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- The Hunley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Adelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gray
John Gray, John Fasano
Randy Edelman
John Thomas
Tracey Alexander, Mitch Engel, Andrew Adelson
Department Leadership Roster
John Gray
Director
Mitch Engel
Producer
John Thomas
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunley
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What is The Hunley about?
CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.
Who directed The Hunley?
The Hunley was directed by John Gray.
Who stars in The Hunley?
The principal cast of The Hunley includes Armand Assante, Donald Sutherland, Chris Bauer, Gerry Becker, Sebastian Roché.
When was The Hunley released and how long is it?
The Hunley was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunley was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunley?
The Hunley holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).