@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Starflight One, a commercial aircraft that can whisk passengers around the globe in a matter of hours, embarks on its maiden voyage. The trip goes horribly awry, however, when the aircraft is forced out of the atmosphere and into outer space. As it is too dangerous to attempt reentry, Captain Cody Briggs, his passengers and his crew brave declining levels of oxygen while NASA scientists scramble to launch a rescue mission in a race against time.
Quick Stats
5.0
TMDB Rating
38
Votes
1h 45m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorJerry Jameson
WriterPeter R. Brooke
CinematographyHéctor R. Figueroa
ComposerLalo Schifrin
EditorJohn F. Link
Production DesignDavid L. Snyder
Produced by
Orgolini-Nelson ProductionsOrion TelevisionABC
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Lee Majors
Captain Cody Briggs
Hal Linden
Josh Gilliam
Lauren Hutton
Erica Hansen
Ray Milland
Q. T. Thornwell
Gail Strickland
Nancy Gilliam
George DiCenzo
Bowdish
Tess Harper
Janet Briggs
Terry Kiser
Freddie Barrett
Heather McAdam
Laurie Hansen
Michael Sacks
Pete
G
Gary Bayer
Martin
Pat Corley
Joe Pedowski
Robert Webber
Felix
Jocelyn Brando
Mrs. Harvey
D
Diane Stilwell
Betty
