Final Descent (1997): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Final Descent is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Mike Robe, starring Robert Urich as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer, Melanie Doerr and Annette O'Toole. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Howdy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mandalay Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Final Descent About?
The premise of Final Descent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shortly after takeoff an airliner collides with a light plane, jamming its elevator controls in the full‑up position. With the nose stuck pointing upward, the aircraft will run out of fuel and crash unless the crew can execute a desperate maneuver to bring the nose down and avoid disaster.
Final Descent Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- woman wears a tie
- mid air
- aviation
- disaster
- based on book
Where to Watch Final Descent
Stream it on Howdy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Final Descent Cast & Characters
Robert Urich leads the cast as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer, with Melanie Doerr as Mrs. Singer and Annette O'Toole as Connie Phipps. Directed by Mike Robe; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mike Robe
- Robert Urich as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer
- Melanie Doerr as Mrs. Singer
- Annette O'Toole as Connie Phipps
- John de Lancie as Capt. George W. Bouchard
Also Starring in Final Descent
· 29 more- Roman Podhora Tim Scott
- Jim Byrnes Duke Houston
- Tom McBeath Pilot of Private Plane N9478C
- Kevin McNulty Henry Gibbons
- Blu Mankuma Jack Eberly
- Stephen E. Miller Lt. Col. Frank O'Hearn
- Ken Pogue Ian Pryce
- Fred Keating Carl
- Gwynyth Walsh Patty
- David Bloom Engineer One
- Donna Yamamoto Ticket Agent
- Shayn Solberg Young Frank
- Gerald Paetz Oil Rigger #2
- Calvin Green Adam’s Father
- Aaron Joseph Adam Dupree
- Paul Raskin Mr. Cotts
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- D. Harlan Cutshall Harlan
- Cody Serpa Freddie
- Dan Weber Maintenance Driver
- Addison Ridge Young Glen
- Fred Perron Oil Rigger #1
- Carla Stewart Margaret
- David L. Gordon Jill’s Husband
- Lorraine Landry Jill Zimmer
- Carrie Cain-Sparks Crystal Dupree
- James Whibley Jill’s Son
- Oscar Goncalves Juan
- Louva Meloche Tasha
- Jim Poyner Flight Service Rep.
Final Descent Plot Summary
What happens in Final Descent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Glen “Lucky” Singer, Robert Urich, is a Quest Airlines pilot preparing to fly a Dallas-bound mission with his romantic partner Connie Phipps riding shotgun as co-pilot. The pair share a quiet fear that a looming merger could mean layoffs for both of them, adding an undercurrent of pressure to every decision they make up in the cockpit.
Flying along as flight engineer to monitor Lucky’s procedures is Quest chief pilot George W. Bouchard, John de Lancie, Connie’s former boyfriend. He insists Lucky should rely strictly on the computerized systems, while Lucky trusts his instincts and feels the tug of something more agile and hands-on in the air.
Full summary
The whole story of Final Descent, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Final Descent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Glen "Lucky" Singer, the pilot of the airliner?
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Final Descent FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Final Descent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Final Descent?
Final Descent runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Final Descent released?
Final Descent was released on October 12, 1997.
Who directed Final Descent?
Final Descent was directed by Mike Robe.
More films by Mike Robe Who is in the cast of Final Descent?
Final Descent stars Robert Urich as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer, Melanie Doerr as Mrs. Singer and Annette O'Toole as Connie Phipps, among 33 credited actors.
Where can I watch Final Descent?
In the US, Final Descent is streaming on Howdy, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Final Descent have a post-credit scene?
No. Final Descent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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