The Crash of Flight 401
1978, English. Directed by Barry Shear.
The nerve-shattering experience of a lifetime. More astonishing because it actually happened.
True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Barry ShearDirector
- William ShatnerCarl Tobias
- Adrienne BarbeauVeronica Daniels
- Brooke BundyCamille Lawrence
- Christopher ConnellyMike Tagliarino
- Lorraine GaryEmily Mulwray
- Ron GlassJerry Grant
- Sharon GlessLesley Fuller
- Brett HalseyStandish
- Joyce JamesonSophie Cross
- George MaharisEvan Walsh
- Ed NelsonPhilip Mulwray
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinLarry Cross
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1978
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Crash of Flight 401?
The Crash of Flight 401 runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Crash of Flight 401 on?
The Crash of Flight 401 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crash of Flight 401?
If you liked The Crash of Flight 401, try I Am Elizabeth Smart, ...First Do No Harm, Ray Donovan: The Movie.
Who directed The Crash of Flight 401?
The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) was directed by Barry Shear and stars William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Brooke Bundy.