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The Hunley

1999-07-11 · 94 min · ★ 6.2

History · War · Action · Drama

CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.

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Directors
John Gray
Production companies
Adelson Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Armand AssanteArmand AssanteLt. George Dixon
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandGen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard
Chris BauerChris BauerSimkins
Gerry BeckerGerry BeckerCapt. Pickering
Sebastian RochéSebastian RochéCollins
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargWicks
Alex JenningsAlex JenningsLt. Alexander
Michael DolanMichael DolanBecker
Jeff MandonMiller
Frank VogtRonald White

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