THE TAKING OF FLIGHT 847: THE ULI DERICKSON STORY (1988)

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
TV Movie, Thriller
January 1, 1988
English
1h 40m
United States
Columbia Pictures Television

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.

Cast & Characters

Lindsay Wagner

Uli Derickson

Sandy McPeak

Captain Testrake

Ray Wise

Phil Maresca

Barry Jenner

Ben Zimmerman

Micah Grant

Ken Taylor

Steven Eckholdt

Robert Stetham

Lynn Tufeld

Mrs. Weisman

Edwin Gerard

Dr. Panos

Bridget Hoffman

Mrs. Panos

Wren T. Brown

Ernie Jackson

Valorie Armstrong

Woman in Red Coat

Nick Angotti

Scott Holmes

J. Michael Flynn

Peter Currier

Ginger Garrett

Young Mother

Sue Ann Gilfillan

Woman in Mink

Kavi Raz

Pamphlet Man

Sayed Badreya

Skull & Crossbones

Crew

Paul Wendkos

Director

Gil Mellé

Original Music Composer

Chuck Arnold

Director of Photography

Jay Benson

Producer

David Hume Kennerly

Executive Producer

Jim Calio

Executive Producer