The Hunley (1999) The Hunley

The Hunley ★★½ 1999 Based on the true story of the Confederate submarine that was used to defend Charleston harbor against Union forces in 1864. The experimental craft has already claimed the lives of two crews but General Beauregard (Sutherland) is desperate to break the blockade of the city and gives command to Lt. George E. Dixon (Assante), an engineer. As usual, Dixon's crew is a ragged bunch of misfits but Dixon perseveres. 120m/C VHS. Armand Assante, Donald Sutherland, Alex Jennings, Sebastien Roche, Michael Dolan, Chris Bauer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jack Baun, Kevin Robertson; Director: John Gray; Writer: John Gray; Writer: John Thomas; Cameo: Randy Edelman. CABLE

At-a-glance
Year Released 1999
Length (in minutes) 120
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Armand Assante
Actor Chris Bauer
Actor Donald Sutherland
Actor Alex Jennings
Actor Michael Stuhlbarg
Actor Jack Baun
Actor Kevin Robertson
Actor Michael Dolan
Actor Sebastien Roche
Cameo Randy Edelman
Cinematographer John Thomas
Director John Gray
Writer John Gray