The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
1988, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Morrill
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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story: quick answers
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How long is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story on?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
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Who directed The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story?
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak.