The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro 35 years old

The story of the hijacking of the Itallian liner Achille Lauro by four militants of the Palestine Liberation Front, in 1985, who demanded the release of several Palestinians incarcerated in Israeli prisoners. On their hands, lies the fate of several passengers, many Americans included and among them, Jewish American businessman Leon Klinghoffer.

Credits

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro Cast

Name Character
Christina Pickles She was 53, now 89 years old as Charlotte
Karl Malden He was 76, 97 years old when he died as Leon Klinghoffer
Vera Miles She was 58, now 93 years old as Sophie Kubacki
Robert Mammone He was 18, now 53 years old as Aldo
Barry Otto He was 48, now 83 years old as Kevin
Lee Grant She was 62, now 97 years old as Marilyn Klinghoffer
E.G. Marshall He was 74, 84 years old when he died as Stanley 'Stan' Kubacki

The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro Crew

Name Department
Robert L. Collins as Director. He was 58 (81) years old when He died Directing
Robert L. Collins as Writer. He was 58 (81) years old when He died Writing
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (35 years)

  • Release day: Monday, February 13, 1989
  • Runtime: 92 minutes