Plot — What is The Death of Klinghoffer about?
An adaptation from the controversial John Adams opera about the true life incident that took place in the mid 80s. The liner "Achille Lauro" is on a 12-day cruise in the Mediterranean. While the ship is docked in Alexandria, a maid discovers that four of the passengers are actually members of the Palestine Liberation Organization traveling incognito. Startled by their discovery, the PLO cadre is forced to act. They take the passengers on board hostage and demand the release of 50 Palestinian activists held in Israeli jails. As Egyptian, American, Italian, and Palestinian authorities bicker over the best way to handle the situation (and who would negotiate with the terrorists), the kidnappers find themselves dealing with rebellion among their captives, and an argument between the four PLO members and Leon Klinghoffer, a Jewish-American confined to a wheelchair, eventually escalates into violence.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 6 votes) |
The Death of Klinghoffer — FAQ
Is The Death of Klinghoffer worth watching? The Death of Klinghoffer holds a 6.2/10 rating from 6 viewers. An adaptation from the controversial John Adams opera about the true life incident that took place in the mid 80s. The liner "Achille Lauro" is on a 12-day cruise in the Mediterranean. While the ship is docked in Alexand
Who directed The Death of Klinghoffer? Directed by Penny Woolcock.
Who is in the cast of The Death of Klinghoffer? It stars Sanford Sylvan, Yvonne Howard, Christopher Maltman, Tom Randle, Kamel Boutros, Leigh Melrose and more.
Where can I stream The Death of Klinghoffer? Streaming availability for The Death of Klinghoffer is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Death of Klinghoffer release? It released in 2003.
