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An airline executive refuses to believe that pilot error, by his friend, caused a fatal crash and persists in looking for another reason.An airline executive refuses to believe that pilot error, by his friend, caused a fatal crash and persists in looking for another reason.An airline executive refuses to believe that pilot error, by his friend, caused a fatal crash and persists in looking for another reason.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Robert J. Wilke
- Stillman
- (as Robert Wilke)
Stanley Adams
- Bernie
- (uncredited)
Robert Adler
- FBI Agent
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaThe fictional airliner in this movie is a DC-7, substantially altered to look like a contemporary jet airliner, but not resemble any that actually existed. Because of the theme (and to avoid spoiling an excellent ending), no airline or aircraft manufacturer would have anything to do with the movie, and any resemblance to an actual aircraft would invite litigation. Curiously, there are aspects to the fake wings that are almost 30 years ahead of their time.
- GoofsThe aircraft used for this movie - cobbled together from a Douglas propeller airliner - would be impossibly tail heavy with tail-mounted engines. The wings are too far forward. If it managed to achieve flight, it would instantly stall and crash.
- Quotes
Capt. Jack Savage: When your number's up, why fight it, right? And if its not, why worry about it?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Beverly Hills, 90210: The Time Has Come Today (1994)
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An Overlooked Classic
If you have the chance to catch this movie, please do. In an age where cursing, nudity and violence seem to occupy most films, this is something special...a classic, counting on its storyline, acting and believable characters to hold our attention. The mystery that surrounds the tragedy in this movie cleverly ties together the people involved, the incident itself and is not resolved until the end. The characters are unique, introduced in brief anecdotes by which we come to learn about them. It makes one realize that we too have that same myriad of people we touch ourselves in our own lives. The music is beautifully orchestrated by Jerry Goldsmith. Glenn Ford's intense style is a sharp contrast to Rod Taylor's swashbuckling character. A very strong performance was given by Suzanne Pleshette as well. Her face of pure terror when she is on the second flight is fascinating and believable. My only regret is not being able to get a copy of the soundtrack, which has one of the most beautiful trumpet solos I have ever heard. A movie worth watching anytime, with anyone.
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- Oct 1, 2003
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Bezwinger des Todes
- Filming locations
- Marineland of the Pacific - 6610 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA(Sam meets Sally where she works)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $2,525,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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