| The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro | |
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| Written by | Robert L. Collins |
| Directed by | Robert L. Collins |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Chris Boardman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Sue Milliken |
| Production locations | Sydney, Australia |
| Cinematography | Vince Monton |
| Editor | Robert K. Lambert |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | February 13, 1989 (1989-02-13) |
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is a 1989 American drama television film written and directed by Robert L. Collins. The film stars Karl Malden, Lee Grant, E. G. Marshall, and Vera Miles. It focuses on the action and emotional impact of the 1985 terrorist incident that took the life of Leon Klinghoffer.
Cast
- Karl Malden as Leon Klinghoffer
- Lee Grant as Marilyn Klinghoffer
- E. G. Marshall as Stanley "Stan" Kubacki
- Vera Miles as Sophie Kubacki
- Christina Pickles as Charlotte
- Susan Lyons as Ruth
- Robert Mammone as Aldo
- Barry Otto as Kevin
- Neva Small as Lisa
- Monica Trapaga as Ilsa
- Phillip Hinton as Captain De Rosa
- Mohab Boctor as Magid Al-Moqui
- Charles Nassif as Bassam Al-Asker
- John Orcsik as Samir Al-Quantari
- Michael Van Schoor as Ahmed Al-Assadi
- Nabil Hakkim as Abbul Abbas
- Brian Harrison as Ambassador Veliotes
- Tony Helou as Ibrahim Abdelatif
- Robert Mammone as Aldo
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1989 | 41st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) | Chris Boardman | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Special (Single Camera Production) | Robert K. Lambert | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Special | Grover B. Helsley William McCaughey Noel Quinn Doug E. Turner |
Nominated |
References
- Rosenberg, Howard (February 13, 1989). "TV REVIEW : 'Achille Lauro' Centers on Personal Drama of Hijacking". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "THE HIJACKING OF THE ACHILLE LAURO". Television Academy. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
External links
| Films directed by Robert L. Collins | |
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- 1989 films
- 1989 drama films
- 1989 television films
- 1980s English-language films
- American films based on actual events
- Drama films based on actual events
- American drama television films
- Films about hostage takings
- Films about ship hijackings
- Films directed by Robert L. Collins
- Films set in 1985
- Films set in the Mediterranean Sea
- Films set on ships
- Films shot in Sydney
- NBC original films
- New World Pictures films
- Television films based on actual events
- 1980s American films
- Films set on cruise ships