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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, January 1 1987
36 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Lindsay WagnerLindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner was
38 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Uli Derickson'.
Wed, Jun 22 1949
Portrait of Eli DankerEli Danker
Eli Danker was
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as 'Castro'.
Tue, Oct 12 1948
Portrait of Sandy McPeakSandy McPeak
Sandy McPeak was
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as 'Captain Testrake'.
Fri, Feb 21 1936 –
Wed, Dec 31 1997
Portrait of Ray WiseRay Wise
Ray Wise was
40 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Phil Maresca'.
Wed, Aug 20 1947
Portrait of Leslie EasterbrookLeslie Easterbrook
Leslie Easterbrook was
38 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Audrey'.
Thu, Jul 28 1949
Portrait of Laurie WaltersLaurie Walters
Laurie Walters was
40 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Jane'.
Wed, Jan 08 1947
Portrait of Joseph NasserJoseph Nasser
Joseph Nasser was
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as 'Saiid'.
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Portrait of Barry JennerBarry Jenner
Barry Jenner was
46 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Ben Zimmerman'.
Fri, Feb 14 1941 –
Tue, Aug 09 2016
Portrait of Micah GrantMicah Grant
Micah Grant was
21 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Ken Taylor'.
Fri, Feb 18 1966
Portrait of Jim McMullanJim McMullan
Jim McMullan was
51 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Russell'.
Tue, Oct 13 1936
Portrait of Steven EckholdtSteven Eckholdt
Steven Eckholdt was
26 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Robert Stetham'.
Wed, Sep 06 1961
Portrait of Philip LevienPhilip Levien
Philip Levien was
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as 'Weisman'.
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Portrait of Lynn TufeldLynn Tufeld
Lynn Tufeld was
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as 'Mrs. Weisman'.
Fri, Apr 16 1976
Portrait of Edwin GerardEdwin Gerard
Edwin Gerard was
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as 'Dr. Panos'.
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Portrait of Bridget HoffmanBridget Hoffman
Bridget Hoffman was
30 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Mrs. Panos'.
Tue, Mar 05 1957
Portrait of Wren T. BrownWren T. Brown
Wren T. Brown was
23 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Ernie Jackson'.
Thu, Jun 11 1964
Portrait of Valorie ArmstrongValorie Armstrong
Valorie Armstrong was
46 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
as 'Woman in Red Coat'.
Sat, Oct 25 1941

Crew

Portrait of Paul WendkosPaul Wendkos
Director
Paul Wendkos was
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Sun, Sep 20 1925 –
Thu, Nov 12 2009
Portrait of Chuck ArnoldChuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Chuck Arnold was
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Portrait of Norman MorrillNorman Morrill
Writer
Norman Morrill was
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Portrait of Jay BensonJay Benson
Producer
Jay Benson was
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Portrait of David Hume KennerlyDavid Hume Kennerly
Executive Producer
David Hume Kennerly was
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Portrait of James GallowayJames Galloway
Editor
James Galloway was
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Portrait of Gil MelléGil Mellé
Music
Gil Mellé was
56 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Thu, Dec 31 1931 –
Thu, Oct 28 2004
Portrait of Debbie EvansDebbie Evans
Stunts
Debbie Evans was
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Portrait of Richard RatliffRichard Ratliff
Special Effects Coordinator
Richard Ratliff was
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Portrait of Ray LykinsRay Lykins
Stunt Double
Ray Lykins was
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Portrait of Mina MittelmanMina Mittelman
Costume Design
Mina Mittelman was
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Portrait of Ross BellahRoss Bellah
Production Design
Ross Bellah was
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Sun, Jan 27 1907 –
Mon, Feb 02 2004
Portrait of Mickey S. MichaelsMickey S. Michaels
Set Decoration
Mickey S. Michaels was
56 in The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Fri, Oct 09 1931 –
Sat, Mar 20 1999
Portrait of Bob McGovernBob McGovern
Stunt Double
Bob McGovern was
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Portrait of Pam PolifroniPam Polifroni
Casting
Pam Polifroni was
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Portrait of Cheri RuffCheri Ruff
Hairstylist
Cheri Ruff was
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Portrait of John M. Elliott Jr.John M. Elliott Jr.
Makeup Artist
John M. Elliott Jr. was
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Portrait of Tim FlackTim Flack
Executive In Charge Of Production
Tim Flack was
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Portrait of Robert MaddyRobert Maddy
Art Direction
Robert Maddy was
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Portrait of Kathryn KimlerKathryn Kimler
Stunt Coordinator
Kathryn Kimler was
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