The Last Flight to Kuwait (2007)

Docudrama based on the events of August 1st/2nd and the drama that unfolded with British Airways Flight 149, after the outbreak of the Gulf War in Kuwait City.

Director:

Peter Nicholson

Writers:

Peter Nicholson, Nick Whitby

Stars:

Louise Alexander, Lewis Alsamari, Hannah Bridges

Cast

Credited cast:
Louise Alexander	...	Sarah Taylor (as Louise Coleman)
Lewis Alsamari	...	Iraqi Officer
Hannah Bridges	...	Jennifer Chappell
Philip Brodie	...	SAS john
Tristan Churchward	...	SAS Soldier
Waleed Elgadi	...	Ali
Tom Frederic	...	Frank Schwendemann
Tara Hugo	...	Deborah Saloom
Paul Kant	...	British Diplomat
Anna Passey	...	Kate
Tim Pigott-Smith	...	Narrator
Danni Scott	...	Jacqui Griffiths
Danni Scott-White	...	Jacqui Griffiths
Lisa Shelley	...	Sandra Davies
Freddie Stroma	...	Gregor Schatz

Storyline

Docudrama based on the events of August 1st/2nd and the drama that unfolded with British Airways Flight 149, after the outbreak of the Gulf War in Kuwait City.

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The aircraft caught up in the events was a Boeing 747-136 named "The City Of Leeds"

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Goofs

The Chappell Family were seated in Business Class, as this is displayed on the screen when the real life members of the family are talking, but the seats the actors portraying them are seated in appear to be Economy class seats and not business class seats.

User Reviews

Fifteen years on and still no apologies from Government

This well presented 'quasi-documentary' reconstruction from very recent history was aired on BBC2 in their 'graveshift' or late-night schedule - which is indicative of the sensitivity (possibly) of the content. Thanks to a 'whistle-blower' the essential background was provided to this fascinating and disturbing insight of how much 'we' cannot rely on 'the powers that be' to look after the wellbeing of it's citizens. Revealed (no spoiler detail intended) is the 'naked' contradiction given out on the floor of the 'Mother of Parliaments' - as it is know there are "Lies, damned lies ... and . . "

This production is not going to win many acting plaudits - but that isn't to take away from the excellent factual portrayal of the events on the first of August 1990.

Despite all rational assessments those involved relied totally on truthful advice - did they get it? I've kept a copy on DVD to show our kids ... it should be 'out there' as a stand alone DVD - and/if it arrives - grab yourself a copy. You'll perhaps do more international 'news gathering' before you next embark on an overseas flight!

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 2007 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blakeway Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color