The Night They Took Miss Beautiful (TV 1977)

Criminals hijack an airplane that not only carries a dangerous organism that is to be used in bacterial warfare, but also five beauty contest finalists.

Director:

Robert Michael Lewis

Writers:

Lou LaRose (story), George Lefferts

Stars:

Gary Collins, Chuck Connors, Henry Gibson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Collins	...	Paul Fabiani
Chuck Connors	...	Mike O'Toole
Henry Gibson	...	Rolly Royce
Peter Haskell	...	Damon Faulkner
Karen Lamm	...	Cindy Lou Barrett
Sheree North	...	Layla Burden
Victoria Principal	...	Reba Bar Lev
Gregory Sierra	...	Omar Welk
Phil Silvers	...	Marv Barker
Stella Stevens	...	Kate Malloy
Rosanne Katon	...	April Garland
Jonathan Banks	...	Buck
William Bassett	...	Smitty
Marcia Lewis	...	Mrs. Barrett
Burke Byrnes	...	Barney Jessup

Storyline

Criminals hijack an airplane that not only carries a dangerous organism that is to be used in bacterial warfare, but also five beauty contest finalists.

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Plot Keywords:

bacterial warfare | beauty contest | beauty contest finalist | deadly virus | caper | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 1977 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Don Kirshner Productions, La Rose Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

BETTER than you'd think, but the title is dumb!

This is a pretty good film, really. If you review the cast list, and like them, then you should find this tv movie better than average. Except for Victoria Principal's accent (which you get over once the movie gets going), and Gary Collins, this turns out to be a decent story, with a credible script and an some enjoyable action to it. Sheree North is outstanding, playing against type as one of the Hi-Jackers. Stella Stevens is always good, though her part is rather small. I'd like to get this on tape or dvd someday. Just some fun, mindless suspenseful entertainment. Enjoy!