Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
TV Shows
When Hell Was in Session (1979)

When Hell Was in Session

⁽¹⁹⁷⁹⁾

16

1h 38m

Biography, Drama, War

October 8th, 1979

7.6/10

319

?

Rate this

When Hell Was in Session

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks

Synopsis

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.

Less

More

When Hell Was in Session Photos

When Hell Was in Session Posters

Cast

Hal Holbrook
Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton
Eva Marie Saint
Jane Denton
Mako
Maj. Bai
Ronny Cox
Maj. Frank Perrin
Renne Jarrett
Nancy Tschudy
Richard Evans
Lt. Alec Vardis
James Hong
Nguyen
Tom Bower
Lt. Jim Norton
Stephen Keep Mills
Lt. Bill Grainger
Byron Chung
Quoc
Full cast & crew

Directors

Paul Krasny
Full cast & crew

Producers

James T. Aubrey
executive producer
Robert Hamner
executive producer
R.J. Louis
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Jake Justiz
teleplay
(as Jake Justiz)
Jeremiah Denton
book
(as Rear Admiral Jeremiah A. Denton Jr.) &
Eddie Brandt
book
(as Ed Brandt)
Full cast & crew

Taglines

He fought to stay alive. She fought to set him free.

Keywords

husband wife relationship
based on true story
starvation
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

June 24th, 1985 (Italy) (Italia1)
October 8th, 1979 (United States of America)
October 8th, 1979 (United States of America) NBC-TV

Alternative Titles

When Hell Was in Session (original title)
When Hell Was in Session (Canada) (English title)
Sotavanki (Finland) (video title)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Hollywood, California, USA

Running Times

98 min

Sound Mixes

Mono
Mono (Goldwyn Sound Service)

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Aubrey/Hamner Productions
aubrey hamner productions

Distribution Companies

Vestron Video International (Australia)
PolyGram Video (Germany)
Lightning Video (Netherlands)
All Distribution Companies

Other Companies

Echo Film Services (sound editing)
Goldwyn Sound Facility (sound) (as Goldwyn Sound Service)
Grumman Aerospace Corporation (we gratefully acknowledge the assistance and cooperation furnished by) (as Grumman Aerospace)
All Other Companies

Featured Celebrity Photos

Bailee Madison Shines at the New York Premiere of “Don’t Say Good Luck”

Scarlett Estevez Shines at 'Don't Say Good Luck' New York Premiere

Demi Lovato Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's Camp Rock 3 in Burbank

Micaela Schafer Celebrates Katja's 30th Birthday at Ballhaus Berlin

Jenny Frankhauser Celebrates Katja's 30th Birthday at Ballhaus Berlin

Lindsay Price Attends Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's Camp Rock 3 in Burbank

Jackie Sandler Shines at the New York Premiere of "Don't Say Good Luck

Natalie Portman Spotted Exploring Paris Streets

Olive Mortimer Attends "Camp Rock 3" World Premiere in Burbank

Anne Hathaway Makes a Stylish Entrance at Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 10, 2026

Sasha Pieters at Warner Bros. Premiere of "The End of Oak Street" in California

Anne Hathaway Attends Warner Bros. Premiere of "The End of Oak Street" in California

Raegan Revord Shines at The End of Oak Street World Premiere in Los Angeles

Isla Fisher Shines at Spa Weekend Premiere in Las Vegas

Isla Fisher Attends Southwest Airlines Spa Weekend Retreat in Burbank

Monica Bellucci Shines on The Invite Red Carpet at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Jules Robinson and Chantelle Ford Spotlighted in Sydney Photoshoot

Virginie Efira Shines at Leopard Club Award Ceremony at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Tracy Spiridakos Attends Anna Pigeon Premiere Event

Faye Marsay Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York for Apple TV Event

Juno Temple Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast at Apple TV Event in New York

Abbie Hern Joins Apple TV's Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York

Hailey Kittle Shines at Ice Cream Man Premiere in Los Angeles

Shailene Woodley at the 2026 AAFCA TV Honors in Los Angeles

Demi Rose Mawby Enjoys Vacation Highlights in Ibiza

Katy Perry Enjoys a Greek Cruise Following European Getaway in Mykonos

Ora Duplass Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Caylee Cowan Spotted Grocery Shopping in Los Angeles

Kendall Jenner Spotted Out and About in Los Angeles

Hayes Warner Shines at The Shards Launch Skate Party in Los Angeles

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion