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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

63% | Jan 01, 1988 | TV Movie, Thriller

This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope helped save all but one of the passengers on the plane. The movie chronicles the first 2 days and the aftermath.

Featured Crew

Paul Wendkos
Director
Norman Morrill
Writer

Cast

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Lindsay Wagner
Uli Derickson
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Eli Danker
Castro
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Sandy McPeak
Captain Testrake
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Ray Wise
Phil Maresca

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