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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (also known as The Flight) is a 1988 American made-for-television drama film based on the actual hijacking of TWA Flight 847 as seen through the eyes of flight purser Uli Derickson, the chief flight attendant. Derickson herself acted as a consultant for the film.
- Drama Written By: Norman Morrill
May 2, 1988 · With Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise. 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.
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- Drama
- Paul Wendkos
- 1988-05-02
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Drama. Release Date. 1988. Location. Los Angeles, California, USA. Technical Specs. Duration. 2h. TCM Emails. A fact-based movie about a TWA flight attendant whose composure and bravery saved lives on the infamous 1985 Athens/Beirut/Algiers hostage flight.
- Paul Wendkos
- Sue Ann Gilfillan
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.
Overview. 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. Paul Wendkos. Director. Norman Morrill.
