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The Flight of the Phoenix (1984): Cast

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The Flight of the Phoenix is a 1984 adventure film directed by Laurent Ferrier, starring François Perrot as Staubli, André Djaoui and Djelloul Beghoura. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Flight of the Phoenix (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Laurent Ferrier
Genre
Adventure
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Flight of the Phoenix About?

The premise of The Flight of the Phoenix without spoilers.

Arms dealer Staubli celebrates a big deal with El Farik and flies with Loussif, Serge Tournier and his wife Laura to seal a contract. A mechanical failure leaves them stranded in the Moroccan desert. Pilot Tom, who once owned the Sphinx, arrives, but Laura’s presence unnerves him, recalling a lost love that made him abandon everything.

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Cast & crew

The Flight of the Phoenix Cast & Characters

François Perrot leads the cast as Staubli, with André Djaoui as Saïd El Farik and Djelloul Beghoura as Loussif. Directed by Laurent Ferrier; 15 actors are credited in all.

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The Flight of the Phoenix Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Der Flug der Sphinx” and “A Szfinx repülése”.

Also known as
  • Der Flug der Sphinx
  • A Szfinx repülése
  • El vuelo del Sphinx (El vuelo de la Esfinge)
  • Let Sfingy

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The Flight of the Phoenix FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Flight of the Phoenix released?

The Flight of the Phoenix was released on September 26, 1984.

Who directed The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix was directed by Laurent Ferrier.

Who is in the cast of The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix stars François Perrot as Staubli, André Djaoui as Saïd El Farik and Djelloul Beghoura as Loussif, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Flight of the Phoenix have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Flight of the Phoenix in?

The original language of The Flight of the Phoenix is French.

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