The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton
“war, documentary”
Synopsis
In 1973, 591 American POWs returned home from the Vietnam War, bringing with them harrowing tales of survival. But there was an even more remarkable -- and secret -- story to tell: a feat of incredible spycraft that remained classified for decades...until now. This is the unbelievable story of James Stockdale and his fellow prisoners at the notorious "Hanoi Hilton." Their clandestine communications with U.S. intelligence alerted the CIA and Pentagon to the horrors of the Vietnamese POW camps and prompted a daring, top-secret rescue mission.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton
- Release Date
- 27/04/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
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What is The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton about?
In 1973, 591 American POWs returned home from the Vietnam War, bringing with them harrowing tales of survival. But there was an even more remarkable -- and secret -- story to tell: a feat of incredible spycraft that remained classified for decades...until now. This is the unbelievable story of James Stockdale and his fellow prisoners at the notorious "Hanoi Hilton." Their clandestine communications with U.S. intelligence alerted the CIA and Pentagon to the horrors of the Vietnamese POW camps and prompted a daring, top-secret rescue mission.
Who directed The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton?
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Who stars in The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton?
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When was The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton released and how long is it?
The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 51m.