The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

6.3 | 1988-01-01 | TV Movie Thriller

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.

Featured Crew

Paul Wendkos Director
Norman Morrill Writer
Ross Bellah Production Design
Jay Benson Producer
Mina Mittelman Costume Design
Richard Ratliff Special Effects Coordinator
James Galloway Editor
Robert Maddy Art Direction
Cheri Ruff Hairstylist
David Hume Kennerly Executive Producer

Cast

Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner
Uli Derickson
Eli Danker
Eli Danker
Castro
Sandy McPeak
Sandy McPeak
Captain Testrake
Ray Wise
Ray Wise
Phil Maresca
Barry Jenner
Barry Jenner
Ben Zimmerman
Micah Grant
Micah Grant
Ken Taylor
Jim McMullan
Jim McMullan
Russell

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