The Hunley (1999)

  • PG
  • 07/11/1999 (US)
  • History, War, Action, Drama
  • 1h 34m

Overview

CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.

John Gray

Director, Story

John Fasano

Story

Cast

Armand Assante's headshot

Armand Assante

Lt. George Dixon
Donald Sutherland's headshot

Donald Sutherland

Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard
Chris Bauer's headshot

Chris Bauer

Simkins
Gerry Becker's headshot

Gerry Becker

Capt. Pickering
Sebastian Roché's headshot

Sebastian Roché

Collins
Michael Stuhlbarg's headshot

Michael Stuhlbarg

Wicks
Alex Jennings's headshot

Alex Jennings

Lt. Alexander
Michael Dolan's headshot

Michael Dolan

Becker

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