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When Hell Was in Session

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  • 1979
  • 1 hr 38 mins
  • Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
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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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Cast & Crew See All

Hal Holbrook
Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton
Eva Marie Saint
Jane Denton
MAKO
Maj. Bai

Awards

  • 1980 - Eddie - Best Edited Television Special - nominated
  • 1980 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special - nominated
  • 1980 - Peabody Award - - winner

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