Movie

Mayday at 40,000 Feet

“A crippled plane. A crazed convict...”

★ 6.4(9)19771h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Butler
Release date: 1977-04-29
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Andrew J. Fenady Productions

About Mayday at 40,000 Feet

Mayday at 40,000 Feet is a 1977 movie in the Drama, Action and TV Movie genres, directed by Robert Butler, starring David Janssen, Don Meredith and Christopher George. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mayday at 40,000 Feet in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The co-pilot and engineer of a passenger jet struggle to keep the plane airborne after a marshal onboard, transporting a murderer to prison, has a heart attack and the killer uses his gun to shoot the captain and blow out the hydraulics.

Cast

David Janssen

Capt. Pete Douglass

Don Meredith

Mike Fuller

Christopher George

Stan Burkhart

Ray Milland

Dr. Joseph Mannheim

Lynda Day George

Cathy Armello

Margaret Blye

Susan Mackenzie

Marjoe Gortner

Greco

Broderick Crawford

Marshal Riese

Tom Drake

Harry Jensen

Christopher Norris

Cindy

Hari Rhodes

Belson

Warren Vanders

Glen Meyer

Themes & keywords

airplanedisasterdisaster movieair marshalconvicted murderer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mayday at 40,000 Feet in Denmark?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mayday at 40,000 Feet on Netflix?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Mayday at 40,000 Feet?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Mayday at 40,000 Feet?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet stars David Janssen, Don Meredith, Christopher George, Ray Milland and Lynda Day George.

When did Mayday at 40,000 Feet come out?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet is a 1977 movie directed by Robert Butler.

What genre is Mayday at 40,000 Feet?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet is Drama, Action and TV Movie film.

Who directed Mayday at 40,000 Feet?+

Mayday at 40,000 Feet was directed by Robert Butler.