Hijacked: Flight 285 (TV 1996)

A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after take-off, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control of the ... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Correll

Writer:

David E. Peckinpah

Stars:

Susan Batten, James Brolin, Michael Gross

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Susan Batten	...	Kim
James Brolin	...	Ron Showman
Michael Gross	...	Ben Horn
Anthony Michael Hall	...	Peter Cronin
Perry King	...	Frank Layton
Casey Sander	...	Steve Young
Ally Sheedy	...	Deni Patton
Barbara Stock	...	Veronica Mitchell
Hudson Leick	...	Shayna Loring
James Lancaster	...	Andrew Leary
Earle Hyman	...	Wayne Edwards
Montrose Hagins
David Graf	...	Alcoholic
Kim Miyori	...	Barbara
Kyla Pratt	...	Megan Paulsen

Storyline

A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after take-off, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control of the flight and free him. He demands 20 million dollars in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.

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Plot Keywords:

airplane | fbi agent | hijacker | airplane hijack | hostage negotiator | 

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Taglines:

One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Panique sur le vol 285

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hill/Fields Entertainment, Ron Gilbert Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The plastic gun used by the female hijacker is the same one used by the assassin in In the Line of Fire.

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Goofs

Supposed to be a Boeing 767, but a Boeing 737 and a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar were also used for various scenes.

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Quotes

Peter Cronin: You get this plane in the air or I'm gonna put a bullet in his head!

User Reviews

Excellent Performance By An Ensemble Cast Saves This Hijack Film From Being Just Another Made For Television Dud

When I initially sat down to watch Hijacked: Flight 285, I figured it would be just another boring Hijack movie with the usual predictable ending. Instead I found myself completely enthralled with both the story and the characters.

Hall is a prisoner being transported by the FBI on a passenger airline much to the dissatisfaction of pilot, Brolin. Of course, Hall breaks free of his restraints with the help of two of his cronies and manages to hijack the plane. Ally Sheedy is the detective familiar with Hall and his activities, from the ground she attempts to reason with Hall to free the passengers.

What I adored most about this film is the characters, the good and especially the bad. Anthony Michael Hall offers a multi-layered bad guy whose struggle with his inner principles presents itself when he is forced to kill one of the passengers. It is a powerful moment that I have never forgotten nor probably ever will.

The other actors are also good including a wheelchair bound, Michael Gross, James Brolin in a bit part, Ally Sheedy, as the cop and Casey Sander (Grace Under Fire) as the hero. David Graf, who made a career out of playing the tough-guy, Tackleberry, in the Police Academy movies does an excellent job playing the coward who puts himself and the other passengers at risk.

Captivating performances that won't let you down. A must see!