Summary In 1973, 591 American POWs returned home from the Vietnam War, bringing with them harrowing tales of survival. But there was an even more remarkable -- and secret -- story to tell: a feat of incredible spycraft that remained classified for decades...until now. This is the unbelievable story of James Stockdale and his fellow prisoners at the notorious "Hanoi Hilton." Their clandestine communications with U.S. intelligence alerted the CIA and Pentagon to the horrors of the Vietnamese POW camps and prompted a daring, top-secret rescue mission. View more details
Directed : Vincent Kralyevich
Written : David C. Taylor
Stars : Allen Farmer Jeremiah Denton James B. Stockdale II Robert W. Wallace
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Apr 26, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Central State Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Summary In 1973, 591 American POWs returned home from the Vietnam War, bringing with them harrowing tales of survival. But there was an even more remarkable -- and secret -- story to tell: a feat of incredible spycraft that remained classified for decades...until now. This is the unbelievable story of James Stockdale and his fellow prisoners at the notorious "Hanoi Hilton." Their clandestine communications with U.S. intelligence alerted the CIA and Pentagon to the horrors of the Vietnamese POW camps and prompted a daring, top-secret rescue mission. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Apr 26, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Central State Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia, USA
