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..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

02 May 1988

Language:

English

Director:

Paul Wendkos

Writer:

Norman Morrill

Main Actors:

Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10