Airplane!
– Alcoholic pilot, Ted Striker has developed a fear of flying due to wartime trauma, but nevertheless ..
Alcoholic pilot, Ted Striker has developed a fear of flying due to wartime trauma, but nevertheless boards a passenger jet in an attempt to woo back his stewardess girlfriend. Food poisoning decimates the passengers and crew, leaving it up to Striker to land the plane with the help of a glue-sniffing air traffic controller and Striker's vengeful former Air Force captain, who must both talk him down.
02 Jul 1980
English
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Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Jim Abrahams (written for the screen by), David Zucker (written for the screen by), Jerry Zucker (written for the screen by)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Julie Hagerty
Still craving for the love of his life, Ted Striker follows Elaine onto the flight that she is working on as a member of the cabin crew. Elaine doesn't want to be with Ted anymore, but when the crew and passengers fall ill from food poisoning, all eyes are on Ted.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
Paramount Pictures