The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
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Released: Jan 1, 1988
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rating: ⭐ 6.6 / 10
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Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast

Lindsay Wagner
Uli Derickson

Eli Danker
Castro

Sandy McPeak
Captain Testrake

Ray Wise
Phil Maresca

Leslie Easterbrook
Audrey

Laurie Walters
Jane
Joseph Nasser
Saiid

Barry Jenner
Ben Zimmerman

Micah Grant
Ken Taylor

Jim McMullan
Russell