The Crash of Flight 401 (1978)
The nerve-shattering experience of a lifetime. More astonishing because it actually happened.
True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards.
Director: Barry Shear
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 29, 1978
Cast
- William Shatner - Carl Tobias
- Adrienne Barbeau - Veronica Daniels
- Brooke Bundy - Camille Lawrence
- Christopher Connelly - Mike Tagliarino
- Lorraine Gary - Emily Mulwray
- Ron Glass - Jerry Grant
- Sharon Gless - Lesley Fuller
- Brett Halsey - Standish
- Joyce Jameson - Sophie Cross
- George Maharis - Evan Walsh
Screenplay
- Rob Elder (Book)
- Sarah Elder (Book)
- Donald S. Sanford (Teleplay)
- Steve Brown (Teleplay)
Music: Eddy Lawrence Manson
Cinematography: Jacques R. Marquette
Editing: Sam E. Waxman
Production: Charles Fries Productions, ABC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barry Shear
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crash of Flight 401 about?
- True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards.
- Who directed The Crash of Flight 401?
- The Crash of Flight 401 was directed by Barry Shear.
- Who stars in The Crash of Flight 401?
- The Crash of Flight 401 stars William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Brooke Bundy, Christopher Connelly, Lorraine Gary, Ron Glass.
- How long is The Crash of Flight 401?
- The Crash of Flight 401 has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Crash of Flight 401?
- The Crash of Flight 401 is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Crash of Flight 401 produced?
- The Crash of Flight 401 was produced in United States of America.