USS Liberty: Dead in the Water (2002)

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During the Six-Day War, Israel attacked and nearly sank the USS Liberty belonging to its closest ally, the USA. Thirty-four American servicemen were killed in the two-hour assault by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats. Israel claimed that the whole affair had been a tragic accident based on mistaken identification of the ship. The American government accepted the explanation. For more than 30 years many people have disbelieved the official explanation but have been unable to rebut it convincingly. Now, Dead in the Water uses startling new evidence to reveal the truth behind the seemingly inexplicable attack. The film combines dramatic reconstruction of the events, with new access to former officers in the US and Israeli armed forces and intelligence services who have decided to give their own version of events. Written by Ørnås

Director: Christopher Mitchell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is USS Liberty: Dead in the Water about?
During the Six-Day War, Israel attacked and nearly sank the USS Liberty belonging to its closest ally, the USA. Thirty-four American servicemen were killed in the two-hour assault by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats. Israel claimed that the whole affair had been a tragic accident based on mistaken identification of the ship. The American government accepted the explanation. For more than 30 years many people have disbelieved the official explanation but have been unable to rebut it convincingly. Now, Dead in the Water uses startling new evidence to reveal the truth behind the seemingly inexplicable attack. The film combines dramatic reconstruction of the events, with new access to former officers in the US and Israeli armed forces and intelligence services who have decided to give their own version of events. Written by Ørnås
Who directed USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water was directed by Christopher Mitchell.
Who stars in USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water stars Richard Helms, Robert McNamara.
How long is USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is USS Liberty: Dead in the Water?
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water is a Documentary film.