The Hunley
– CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunle..
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.
11 Jul 1999
English
John Gray
John Fasano (story), John Gray (story), John Gray (teleplay)
Armand Assante, Donald Sutherland, Alex Jennings, Chris Bauer
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.
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.
Warner Home Video