Airplane! (1980)
- Jul 1, 1980
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 20
PG | 1h 28min | 8/10 | Comedy, Parody
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children.)
STORYLINE
Airplane! (1980) is a hilarious parody of disaster films, following the story of ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker, who has a fear of flying. When the crew of a commercial flight becomes incapacitated due to food poisoning, it's up to Striker to overcome his fears and land the plane safely. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, stewardess Elaine Dickinson, and a host of quirky characters, Striker navigates a series of absurd and comedic situations. The film's rapid-fire jokes, visual gags, and witty dialogue make it a timeless comedy classic.
CREDITS
Directors:
- Jim Abrahams
- David Zucker
- Jerry Zucker
Writers:
- Jim Abrahams
- David Zucker
- Jerry Zucker
Starring:
- Robert Hays as Ted Striker
- Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson
- Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack
- Robert Stack as Captain Rex Kramer
- Lloyd Bridges as Steve McCroskey
- Peter Graves as Captain Clarence Oveur
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock
Produced by: Jon Davison
Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
Cinematography: Joseph Biroc
Edited by: Patrick Kennedy
Music by: Elmer Bernstein
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: July 2, 1980
Run Time: 1h 28min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $3.5 million
Box office: $171 million
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