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Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century (2006): Cast

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Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century is a 2006 documentary directed by Chantal Hébert, starring Mark Halliley as narrator and Randall Holden. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Chantal Hébert
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Galaxie
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century About?

The premise of Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century without spoilers.

On March 27, 1977, at 2 p.m., a dense fog rolled into the quiet Los Rodeos Airport on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Two fully loaded jumbo jets sat on the runway after an explosion at a nearby airport diverted traffic to the understaffed field. Within three hours the disaster claimed 583 lives. The film reconstructs the moments and communications leading up to the tragedy.

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Cast & crew

Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century Cast & Characters

Mark Halliley leads the cast as narrator, with Randall Holden as Victor Grubbs. Directed by Chantal Hébert.

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Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century?

Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century released?

Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century was released on August 16, 2006.

Who directed Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century?

Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century was directed by Chantal Hébert.

Who is in the cast of Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century?

Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century stars Mark Halliley as narrator and Randall Holden as Victor Grubbs.

Does Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century have a post-credit scene?

No. Airline Disaster: Crash of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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