When Hell Was in Session
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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When Hell Was in Session
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 8, 1979
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
70%
Original Title
When Hell Was in Session
Production Companies
Aubrey-Hamner Productions
Director
Paul Krasny
Description
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.