And I Alone Survived (TV 1978)

Based on a true story, this tells the story of a young woman who is the only survivor of a plane crash in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and her struggle to get to safety despite her injuries... See full summary »

Director:

William A. Graham

Writers:

Lauren Elder (book), Lane Slate,

Stars:

Blair Brown, David Ackroyd, Vera Miles

Cast

Cast overview:
Blair Brown	...	Lauren Elder
David Ackroyd	...	Jay Fuller
Vera Miles	...	Irene Elder
G.D. Spradlin	...	Bob Elder
Maggie Cooper	...	Jean
James G. Richardson	...	Jimmie Fitzdale
Michelle Stacy	...	Carol
Christopher Allport	...	Craig Elder
Elizabeth Cheshire	...	Carla Fuller
Charles H. Gray	...	Harry
Pat Corley	...	Kaminsky

Storyline

Based on a true story, this tells the story of a young woman who is the only survivor of a plane crash in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and her struggle to get to safety despite her injuries, below-freezing temperatures and rough, and at times impassable, terrain.

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Plot Keywords:

airplane accident | survival | independent film | based on book

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 November 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Seule, j'ai survécu

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Leider Productions, OJL Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Memorable, low-key telling of a dramatic story of survival

I have remembered this television movie for 20 years. The story is told mainly through the eyes of a young woman who was the only survivor of a small-plane crash high in the peaks of the Sierras, on a trip from California to Nevada. Although she is injured, she scrambles painfully down the mountain for days, trying to reach help. Her parents, meanwhile, are trying desperately to find out where the plane is, and if anyone is alive. The ending is especially moving, with a surprising twist that has the ring of truth.