The Hunley

The Hunley (1999) is a history, war film directed by John Gray rated 6.2/10.

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.

Cast

Armand Assante

Lt. George Dixon

Donald Sutherland

Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard

Chris Bauer

Simkins

Gerry Becker

Capt. Pickering

Sebastian Roché

Collins

Michael Stuhlbarg

Wicks

Alex Jennings

Lt. Alexander

Michael Dolan

Becker

Jeff Mandon

Miller

Frank Vogt

Ronald White