Hijack(1971)
The fictional trial of two aeroplane hijackers, exploring their political motivation and whether hijacking a passenger plane can be justified.
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The fictional trial of two aeroplane hijackers, exploring their political motivation and whether hijacking a passenger plane can be justified.
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1971-03-11
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