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This Is a Hijack

  • 1973
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
139
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This Is a Hijack (1973)
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A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.

  • Director
    • Barry Pollack
  • Writer
    • Barry Pollack
  • Stars
    • Adam Roarke
    • Neville Brand
    • Jay Robinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    139
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Barry Pollack
    • Writer
      • Barry Pollack
    • Stars
      • Adam Roarke
      • Neville Brand
      • Jay Robinson
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    This Is a Hijack (1973)
    This Is a Hijack (1973)
    Lynn Borden and Adam Roarke in This Is a Hijack (1973)
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    Adam Roarke
    Adam Roarke
    • Mike Christie
    Neville Brand
    Neville Brand
    • Dominic Petrie
    Jay Robinson
    Jay Robinson
    • Simon Scott
    Lynn Borden
    Lynn Borden
    • Diane
    Milt Kamen
    • Arnold Phillips
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Sheriff Gordon
    John Alderman
    John Alderman
    • Latimer
    Sandy Balson
    • Mrs. Phillips
    Sam Chew Jr.
    • Pierce
    Don Pedro Colley
    Don Pedro Colley
    • Champ
    Nikki Diamond
    • Hollis
    Agneta Eckemyr
    Agneta Eckemyr
    • Cami
    Biff Elliot
    Biff Elliot
    • Neal Hanaford
    Jacqueline Giroux
    Jacqueline Giroux
    • Belinda
    • (as Jackie Giroux)
    Charles Isen
    • Harry
    Art Koulias
    • Ritchie
    Carol Locatell
    Carol Locatell
    • Jennifer Pierce
    • (as Carol Lawson)
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    • Edy
    • (as Jennifer Lee)
    • Director
      • Barry Pollack
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      • Barry Pollack
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    • Trivia
      The aircraft used in the movie is an Air California Boeing 737-293, registration N463GB.
    • Goofs
      Air traffic control redirects the taxiing airplane from runway 24 to a different runway, runway 6. Runways 24 and 6 are the same runway, just in opposing directions.

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    6/10
    Surprise "black comedy" ........
    From the VHS box ... "Adam Roarke (The Stunt Man) plays a reckless gambler who owes money to the mafia-too much money. There's only one way out of this mess, Roarke must must kidnap a millionaire to extort some mean pocket change-it's only a simple matter of hijacking the tycoon's private jet, with a little unwanted help from some mafia thugs." What is surprising is that "This is a Hijack", although advertised as "Your worst fears from today's headlines", is actually a totally tasteless "black comedy". Now I am not sure how a sensitive subject like hijacking a plane would play as dark comedy? Probably it didn't play much, if at all, since I am writing the first IMDb review. Amazingly this is above average entertainment, and definitely "dark". The millionaire's second in command refuses to pay the ransom, anticipating if his boss is killed, he would move into the top position. An ongoing argument between the FBI and a local sheriff (Dub Taylor) is another highlight, especially since Dub's plan makes more sense than the FBIs. With an outrageous script, clever dialog, and ample "black humor", this is a surprise winner. Recommended, if you can find it. - MERK
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    • Dec 29, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 1975 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Highjacked
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Southstreet Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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