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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (TV 1988)

TV Movie  -   -  Drama  -  2 May 1988 (USA)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Uli Derickson
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Castro
Sandy McPeak ...
Captain Testrake
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Phil Maresca
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Audrey
Laurie Walters ...
Jane
Joseph Nasser ...
Saiid
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Ben Zimmerman
Valorie Armstrong ...
Woman in red coat
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Russell
Steven Eckholdt ...
Robert Stethem
Philip Levien ...
Weisman
Lynn Tufeld ...
Mrs. Weisman
Edwin Gerard ...
Dr. Panos
Bridget Hoffman ...
Mrs. Panos
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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. Written by mike407

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Take-Off Into Terror.

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2 May 1988 (USA)  »

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The Flight  »

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The word "Bundesrepublik" ("Federal Republic") on the cover of Uli's German passport is misspelled. See more »

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[repeated line]
Castro: America murderer! America Satan!
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Disclaimer on the end credits: "Trans World Airlines has provided technical assistance but in no way has endorsed the production and is not responsible for the truth or accuracy of the content of this program." See more »

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9 January 2004 | by (New Orleans, LA) – See all my reviews

I remember watching this TV movie as a child over and over again. It is a suspenseful documentation of the hijacking of TWA 847 in 85. Lindsay Wagner is phenomenal in this movie. All the actors do an excellent job and you feel as if you are right there in the plane. Excellent movie for aviation fan's! 10/10


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