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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

19881h 40mPaul Wendkos
IMDb 6.2

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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.

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What is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988) 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 save all but one of the passengers on the plane. The movie chronicles the first 2 days and the aftermath.

Who stars in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story stars Lindsay Wagner (Uli Derickson), Eli Danker (Castro), Sandy McPeak (Captain Testrake), Ray Wise (Phil Maresca), Leslie Easterbrook (Audrey). The film 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 min and premiered in 1988.

Is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story worth watching?

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of TV Movie, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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