Movie Description

Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

(1983)

Overview

Starflight One, a commercial aircraft that can whisk passengers around the globe in a matter of hours, embarks on its maiden voyage. The trip goes horribly awry, however, when the aircraft is forced out of the atmosphere and into outer space. As it is too dangerous to attempt reentry, Captain Cody Briggs, his passengers and his crew brave declining levels of oxygen while NASA scientists scramble to launch a rescue mission in a race against time.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleStarflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1983-02-27

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesOrgolini-Nelson Productions,Orion Television,ABC

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction
  • TV Movie