The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
– This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Ro..
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.
02 May 1988
English
Paul Wendkos
Norman Morrill
Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise
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.
Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.