When Hell Was in Session (1979)
08 Oct 1979 • Biography, Drama, War • 1h 38m
This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7 and a half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.
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English
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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 2 nominations total
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United States
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