The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
1988 | 100m | English
Popularity: 0.1 (history)
| Director: | Paul Wendkos |
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| Writer: | Norman Morrill |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1988 |
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| Director: | Paul Wendkos |
| Writer: | Norman Morrill |
| Genres: | Thriller, TV Movie |
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| Production Companies | NBC, Columbia Pictures Television |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Lindsay Wagner | Uli Derickson |
| Eli Danker | Castro |
| Sandy McPeak | Captain Testrake |
| Ray Wise | Phil Maresca |
| Leslie Easterbrook | Audrey |
| Laurie Walters | Jane |
| Joseph Nasser | Saiid |
| Barry Jenner | Ben Zimmerman |
| Micah Grant | Ken Taylor |
| Jim McMullan | Russell |
| Steven Eckholdt | Robert Stetham |
| Philip Levien | Weisman |
| Lynn Tufeld | Mrs. Weisman |
| Edwin Gerard | Dr. Panos |
| Bridget Hoffman | Mrs. Panos |
| Wren T. Brown | Ernie Jackson |
| Valorie Armstrong | Woman in Red Coat |
| Nick Angotti | Scott Holmes |
| J. Michael Flynn | Peter Currier |
| Ginger Garrett | Young Mother |
| Sue Ann Gilfillan | Woman in Mink |
| Kavi Raz | Pamphlet Man |
| Ray Genadry | Abdu |
| Emile Beaucard | Ali Atwa |
| Sayed Badreya | Skull & Crossbones |
| Dennis Moynahan | Teenage Boy |
| Brandon Bluhm | Matthew |
| Tilli | Boarding Clerk |
| Brian Kinsel | Silver |
| Caron L. Steiner | Meyers |
| John S. Davis | Bachman |
| J. Bruce Long | Feldner |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Norman Morrill | Writer |
| Chuck Arnold | Director of Photography |
| Pam Polifroni | Casting |
| James Galloway | Editor |
| Mina Mittelman | Costume Design |
| Richard Ratliff | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Tim Flack | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Robert Maddy | Art Direction |
| Ross Bellah | Production Design |
| John M. Elliott Jr. | Makeup Artist |
| Mickey S. Michaels | Set Decoration |
| Cheri Ruff | Hairstylist |
| Kathryn Kimler | Stunt Coordinator |
| Bob McGovern | Stunt Double |
| Paul Wendkos | Director |
| Ray Lykins | Stunt Double |
| Debbie Evans | Stunts |
| Gil Mellé | Original Music Composer |
| John 'Pee Wee' Carter | Production Sound Mixer |
| Larry Y. Albucher | Production Manager |
| Ray Marsh | First Assistant Director |
| Stephen Southard | Second Assistant Director |
| Marcie Olivi | Costumer |
| Joe McJimsey | Assistant Editor |
| Marshall Schlom | Script Supervisor |
| Donald S. Hubbell | Key Grip |
| Dean Quisenberry | Transportation Captain |
| James Troutman | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Lynn Tomes | Camera Operator |
| Steve Livingston | Music Editor |
| Mary Webb | Production Coordinator |
| David DeCamp | Property Master |
| Rudolph Garcia | Costumer |
| Bob Winkler | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Hank Stonecipher | Construction Coordinator |
| Marilyn Ball | Production Consultant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| David Hume Kennerly | Executive Producer |
| Jay Benson | Producer |
| Jim Calio | Executive Producer |
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