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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

First aired on Jan 1, 1988

Runtime: 100 mins

70%

Genres: TV Movie, Thriller

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Lindsay Wagner | Uli Derickson
Eli Danker | Castro
Sandy McPeak | Captain Testrake
Ray Wise | Phil Maresca
Leslie Easterbrook | Audrey
Laurie Walters | Jane
Featured Crew
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Paul Wendkos | Director
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Norman Morrill | Writer
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Ross Bellah | Production Design
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Jay Benson | Producer
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Mina Mittelman | Costume Design
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Richard Ratliff | Special Effects Coordinator