A bit on the stilted side, but overall a historical depiction of the
events on the Achille Lauro. Lancaster still shows his acting chops and
the movie accurately depicts the murder of an old man in a wheelchair
simply because he was Jewish. Thank God this film avoids the pitfalls
of being politically correct and shows the true face of Islamic fascism
in all its brutality. If only more filmmakers were as courageous as
this film's producers. Hopefully this film will be remade with better
dialogue and a few more big name stars. Kudos for bringing Eva Marie
Saint out of virtual retirement. She radiates class and it is very much
imparted to the Marilyn Klinghoffer character. With a little luck
future generations will understand that the terrorism of innocents is
never justified. It's even more true in regard to the treatment of
wheelchair-bound elderly.
3 Reviews
Powerful film...contains spoilers....
strosstrup13 February 2007
Warning: Spoilers
Based on the true story of the 1985 hijacking of an Italian cruise ship, and murder of a wheelchair bound American who was shot and dumped into the ocean.
By far, one of the best directed and well-acted dramas I have ever seen. All of the actors, including supporting actors, were superb. One of the most gripping and dramatic scenes is when President Reagan orders U.S. fighter jets to force the Egyptian Airliner carrying the terrorist to land at an Italian military air base. As the airliner touches down, Italian authorities are seen responding to intercept the plane. As the Italian military and Carabiniere converge and surround the plane, a U.S. C-130 lands carrying a huge contingent of US Navy Seals and Delta Force. What happens next is for the annals of history! Very worth while to see!
By far, one of the best directed and well-acted dramas I have ever seen. All of the actors, including supporting actors, were superb. One of the most gripping and dramatic scenes is when President Reagan orders U.S. fighter jets to force the Egyptian Airliner carrying the terrorist to land at an Italian military air base. As the airliner touches down, Italian authorities are seen responding to intercept the plane. As the Italian military and Carabiniere converge and surround the plane, a U.S. C-130 lands carrying a huge contingent of US Navy Seals and Delta Force. What happens next is for the annals of history! Very worth while to see!
at least still conserve a lots of truth !
MaximusQ818 July 2003
This common TV movie (as clear above) the famous story of hijacking of tourist steamship Achille Lauro from four palestinians , ( Joseph Nasser is the commander ) traditional in his political destination but it very good executant as film .
The Best ROLE for Joseph Nasser .
The Best ROLE for Joseph Nasser .
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