The Hook

In the 1963 war drama "The Hook," a group of U.S. Army soldiers face an impossible moral dilemma when they're ordered to execute an enemy prisoner of war on a ship in Korean waters. The film's tense atmosphere is heightened by its thought-provoking themes and complex characters, but some critics found it predictable and contrived. Based on the 1957 novel "L'Hameçon" by Vahé Katcha, this powerful story explores the human cost of war and the strength of the human spirit. Shot off Santa Catalina Island, California, the film features a standout performance from Enrique Magalona as the enigmatic prisoner at its center.