Movie Description
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
(1988)Overview
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
- Director : Paul Wendkos
- Producer : Jay Benson
- Writer : Norman Morrill
- Editor : James Galloway
- Cast : Lindsay Wagner,Eli Danker,Sandy McPeak,Ray Wise,Leslie Easterbrook,Laurie Walters,Joseph Nasser,Barry Jenner,Micah Grant,Jim McMullan,Steven Eckholdt,Philip Levien,Lynn Tufeld,Edwin Gerard,Bridget Hoffman,Wren T. Brown,Valorie Armstrong,Nick Angotti,J. Michael Flynn,Ginger Garrett,Sue Ann Gilfillan,Kavi Raz,Ray Genadry,Emile Beaucard,Sayed Badreya,Dennis Moynahan,Brandon Bluhm,Tilli,Brian Kinsel,Caron L. Steiner,John S. Davis,J. Bruce Long
Cast
Uli Derickson
Castro
Captain Testrake
Phil Maresca
Audrey
Jane
Saiid
Ben Zimmerman
Ken Taylor
Russell
Robert Stetham
Weisman
Mrs. Weisman
Dr. Panos
Mrs. Panos
Ernie Jackson
Woman in Red Coat
Scott Holmes
Peter Currier
Young Mother
Woman in Mink
Pamphlet Man
Abdu
Ali Atwa
Skull & Crossbones
Teenage Boy
Matthew
Boarding Clerk
Silver
Meyers
Bachman
Feldner
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Facts
Original TitleThe Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures Television,NBC
Genres
- TV Movie
- Thriller
