North Sea Hijack
"When the next 12 hours could cost you 1,000 million pounds and 600 lives you need a man who lives second by second"
Originally released in 1980. North Sea Hijack is a action film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring Roger Moore, Anthony Perkins, and James Mason
Synopsis
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (110 votes)
Box Office
$3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Roger Moore
as Rufus Excalibur ffolkes
Anthony Perkins
as Lou Kramer
James Mason
as Admiral Brindsen
David Hedison
as Robert King
Michael Parks
as Harold Shulman
Jack Watson
as Captain Olafson
David Wood
as Terry Herring
Jeremy Clyde
as Lord Privy Seal Dennis Tipping
George Baker
as Fletcher
Faith Brook
as British Prime Minister
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,993,772
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Cinema Seven Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sea Hijack about?
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Who directed North Sea Hijack?
North Sea Hijack was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is North Sea Hijack?
North Sea Hijack has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was North Sea Hijack released?
North Sea Hijack was released on February 18, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in North Sea Hijack?
The main cast of North Sea Hijack includes Roger Moore, Anthony Perkins, James Mason, David Hedison, Michael Parks.
Is North Sea Hijack worth watching?
North Sea Hijack has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 110 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.