The Hanoi Hilton
“For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin.”
Synopsis
Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.
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HANOI HILTON
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-09-22
Top Cast
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Michael Moriarty
Williamson
John Edwin Shaw
Mason
Ken Wright
Kennedy
Paul Le Mat
Earl Hubman
Lawrence Pressman
Cathcart
Stephen Davies
Miles
David Soul
Oldham
Doug Savant
Ashby
Jeffrey Jones
Fischer
John Vargas
Oliviera
Rick Fitts
Turner
Scotty Sachs
Soles
John Diehl
Murphy
Jesse Dabson
Rasmussen
Bruce Fairbairn
Shavik
James Acheson
Cummins
Elizabeth Reiko Kubota
Peasant Militia Girl
Aki Aleong
Major Ngo Doc (Cat)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$760K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Original Score
- Jimmy Webb
- Original Title
- The Hanoi Hilton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Worldwide Gross
- $760K
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Chetwynd
Lionel Chetwynd
Jimmy Webb
Mark Irwin
Penelope Shaw
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Chetwynd
Director
Penelope Shaw
Editor
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Richard La Motte
Costume Design
Jimmy Webb
Original Music Composer
Yoram Globus
Producer
R. Clifford Searcy
Production Design
Menahem Golan
Producer
Kenny Endoso
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hanoi Hilton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hanoi Hilton about?
Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.
Who directed The Hanoi Hilton?
The Hanoi Hilton was directed by Lionel Chetwynd.
Who stars in The Hanoi Hilton?
The principal cast of The Hanoi Hilton includes Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright, Paul Le Mat, Lawrence Pressman.
When was The Hanoi Hilton released and how long is it?
The Hanoi Hilton was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
How much did The Hanoi Hilton make at the box office?
The Hanoi Hilton grossed $760K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hanoi Hilton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hanoi Hilton was composed by Jimmy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hanoi Hilton?
The Hanoi Hilton holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).