When Hell Was in Session (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, When Hell Was in Session is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Krasny, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. When Hell Was in Session stars Hal Holbrook as Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton, Eva Marie Saint as Jane Denton, Mako as Maj. Bai and Ronny Cox as Maj. Frank Perrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When Hell Was in Session has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Hell Was in Session page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Hell Was in Session tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Hell Was in Session (1979)?
- In AU, When Hell Was in Session is available to stream on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Hell Was in Session worth watching?
- When Hell Was in Session holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Hell Was in Session?
- When Hell Was in Session stars Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako, Ronny Cox and James Hong.
- When was When Hell Was in Session released?
- When Hell Was in Session was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.