# The Hanoi Hilton (1987)

English · Released 1987-03-27

The Hanoi Hilton is a 1987 English film.

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Hanoi Hilton released?
The Hanoi Hilton was released on 27 March 1987.

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