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.
Production
Painstakingly accurate replica of the actual vessel
Acting
Armand Assante's feverish obsession as Dixon
Practical Effects
Genuine physical discomfort radiates from every scene
Director
John Gray
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Hunley was recovered intact in 2000, with crew remains still at their stations—making this film's timing almost eerily prescient.
Director John Gray later created Ghost Whisperer, proving that dead people who won't leave was apparently his entire brand.
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