The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

★ 6.8(5)19881h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Wendkos
Release date: 1988-01-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures Television

About The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is a 1988 movie in the TV Movie and Thriller genres, directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker and Sandy McPeak. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lindsay Wagner

Uli Derickson

Eli Danker

Castro

Sandy McPeak

Captain Testrake

Ray Wise

Phil Maresca

Leslie Easterbrook

Audrey

Laurie Walters

Jane

Joseph Nasser

Saiid

Barry Jenner

Ben Zimmerman

Micah Grant

Ken Taylor

Jim McMullan

Russell

Steven Eckholdt

Robert Stetham

Philip Levien

Weisman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story in Greece?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Greece. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story on Netflix?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story stars Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise and Leslie Easterbrook.

When did The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story come out?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is a 1988 movie directed by Paul Wendkos.

What genre is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is TV Movie and Thriller film.

Who directed The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?+

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story was directed by Paul Wendkos.