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The Crash of Flight 401 (1978): Cast

The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) movie poster

The Crash of Flight 401 is a 1978 drama directed by Barry Shear, starring Susan Mullen as Flight Attendant, Jerry Douglas and William Shatner. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Barry Shear
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crash of Flight 401 About?

The premise of The Crash of Flight 401 without spoilers.

A harrowing, true‑life account of Eastern Airlines Flight 401, which vanished in the Everglades on approach to Miami in December 1972. The film carefully traces the chain of errors that led to the crash, depicts the accident itself and follows the subsequent rescue and recovery operations, staying faithful to documented events.

The Crash of Flight 401 Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • crash in the everglades
  • pilot
  • airplane crash
  • airplane
  • commercial air travel
  • the everglades florida
  • rescue operation
  • year 1972
  • fake documentary
  • disaster film
  • airliner
+2 more
  • airplane accident
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Crash of Flight 401 Cast & Characters

Susan Mullen leads the cast as Flight Attendant, with Jerry Douglas as Miami Approach Controller and William Shatner as Carl Tobias. Directed by Barry Shear; 53 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Barry Shear

More films directed by Barry Shear: The Billion Dollar Threat, Rickles, Starsky & Hutch and Strike Force.

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The Crash of Flight 401 Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Todesflug 401” and “SOS Miami Airport - Inferno auf Todesflug 401”.

Also known as
  • Todesflug 401
  • SOS Miami Airport - Inferno auf Todesflug 401
  • Crash Flight
  • Inferno auf Todesflug 401
  • Flug 401
  • Katastrofa letu 401
  • Sos Miami airport

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FAQ

The Crash of Flight 401 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Crash of Flight 401, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crash of Flight 401?

The Crash of Flight 401 runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Crash of Flight 401 released?

The Crash of Flight 401 was released on October 29, 1978.

Who directed The Crash of Flight 401?

The Crash of Flight 401 was directed by Barry Shear.

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Who is in the cast of The Crash of Flight 401?

The Crash of Flight 401 stars Susan Mullen as Flight Attendant, Jerry Douglas as Miami Approach Controller and William Shatner as Carl Tobias, among 53 credited actors.

Does The Crash of Flight 401 have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crash of Flight 401 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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