The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro

*The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro*
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
Written by	Robert L. Collins
Directed by	Robert L. Collins
Starring	Karl Malden; Lee Grant; E. G. Marshall; Vera Miles;
Composer	Chris Boardman
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Tamara Asseyev; Michael Jaffe;
Producer	Tamara Asseyev
Production locations	Sydney, Australia
Cinematography	Vince Monton
Editor	Robert K. Lambert
Running time	100 minutes
Production companies	New World Television; Spectacor Films; Samson Productions; Tamara Asseyev Productions;
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	February 13, 1989

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.