The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Originally released in 1988. The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, and Sandy McPeak
Synopsis
This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope helped save all but one of the passengers on the plane. The movie chronicles the first 2 days and the aftermath.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures Television
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story about?
This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope helped sa...
Who directed The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story released?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
The main cast of The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story includes Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise, Leslie Easterbrook.