| The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro | |
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| Written by | Robert L. Collins |
| Directed by | Robert L. Collins |
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| Composer | Chris Boardman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| 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.[1]
| 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 | [2] |
| 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 |
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Films directed by Robert L. Collins
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