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Falling from the Sky: Flight 174

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
862
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Falling from the Sky: Flight 174 (1995)
  • Drama
True story of a brand-new Canadian airliner running out of fuel in-flight and forced to glide to the nearest airfield.True story of a brand-new Canadian airliner running out of fuel in-flight and forced to glide to the nearest airfield.True story of a brand-new Canadian airliner running out of fuel in-flight and forced to glide to the nearest airfield.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
862
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jorge Montesi
  • Writers
    • William Hoffer(book "Freefall")
    • Marilyn Hoffer(book "Freefall")
    • Lionel Chetwynd(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • William Devane
    • Scott Hylands
    • Shelley Hack
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jorge Montesi
  • Writers
    • William Hoffer(book "Freefall")
    • Marilyn Hoffer(book "Freefall")
    • Lionel Chetwynd(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • William Devane
    • Scott Hylands
    • Shelley Hack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    William Devane
    William Devane
    • Capt. Bob Pearsonas Capt. Bob Pearson
    Scott Hylands
    Scott Hylands
    • Maurice Quintalas Maurice Quintal
    Shelley Hack
    Shelley Hack
    • Lynn Brownas Lynn Brown
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Larry Robertsas Larry Roberts
    Gwynyth Walsh
    Gwynyth Walsh
    • Pearl Dionas Pearl Dion
    Gloria Carlin
    • Megas Meg
    Saraphina Joachim
    Saraphina Joachim
    • Florence Bisaillonas Florence Bisaillon
    Nicholas Turturro
    Nicholas Turturro
    • Al Williamsas Al Williams
    Winston Rekert
    • Rick Dionas Rick Dion
    Mariette Hartley
    Mariette Hartley
    • Beth Pearsonas Beth Pearson
    Philip Granger
    Philip Granger
    • Phil Lyonsas Phil Lyons
    Philip Maurice Hayes
    Philip Maurice Hayes
    • Bob Randas Bob Rand
    • (as Philip Hayes)
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Frank Farras Frank Farr
    • (as David Lewis)
    Sheelah Megill
    • Mrs. Hebertas Mrs. Hebert
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • Len Danielsas Len Daniels
    Joel Palmer
    Joel Palmer
    • Chris Dionas Chris Dion
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Norma Saxas Norma Sax
    Jeremy Wilkin
    Jeremy Wilkin
    • James Nolanas James Nolan
    • Director
      • Jorge Montesi
    • Writers
      • William Hoffer(book "Freefall")
      • Marilyn Hoffer(book "Freefall")
      • Lionel Chetwynd(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      At the start, when the two pilots exit the simulator, they complain to the simulator examiner about "a dumb set of scenarios" and "an impossible set of conditions, who ever dreamed that up". The examiner responds with "It isn't a dream, it happened". He would know, he is the real life Bob Pearson, the actual captain of the Gimli Glider.
    • Goofs
      The aircraft cabin is obviously not that of a Boeing 767, with its 2-3-2 seating arrangement in economy class. It looks as though an existing set representing a 747 (3-4-3) was used.
    • Quotes

      [after the two pilots crash in the simulator]

      Simulator pilot: Is this some kind of joke? There's no way to land that aircraft the way you guys got it programmed!

      Simulator co-pilot: Dumb scenario if you ask me! Impossible set of conditions! Who ever dreamed that up?

      Inspector: It isn't a dream. It happened.

    • Crazy credits
      Bob Pearson, the real pilot of the "Gimli Glider" (the story that inspired this film), features as the Examiner in the simulator footage at the beginning of the film.

    User reviews33

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    Top review
    8/10
    Trying the impossible ...............
    From the grabber opening in a flight simulator, till the electrifying landing, William Devane and his flight crew are trying the impossible. Never before had a jumbo commercial aircraft been landed from a free fall. While the passenger's personal dramas may seem overdone, everything about the impending disaster is tense and realistic. There are even a few moments of sharp humor to interrupt the extreme anxiety. William Devane carries "Freefall : Flight 174" to greatness with a terrific performance as the cool headed captain. If you enjoy realistic disaster films, this is a must see, and I guarantee you will be cheering at the end. - MERK
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    • merklekranz
    • Aug 10, 2010

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Freefall: Flight 174
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hill/Fields Entertainment
      • Pacific Motion Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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