Airport
“The #1 novel of the year - now a motion picture!”
Synopsis
An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight.
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Airport (1970) (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-13
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Mel Bakersfeld
Dana Wynter
Cindy Bakersfeld
Dean Martin
Vernon Demerest
Barbara Hale
Sarah Demerest
Jean Seberg
Tanya Livingston
Jacqueline Bisset
Gwen Meighen
George Kennedy
Joe Patroni
Jodean Lawrence
Marie Patroni
Helen Hayes
Ada Quonsett
John Findlater
Peter Coakley
Van Heflin
D. O. Guerrero
Maureen Stapleton
Inez Guerrero
Barry Nelson
Anson Harris
Eileen Wesson
Judy Barton
Robert Patten
Captain Benson
Paul Picerni
Dr. Compagno
Ilana Dowding
Robbie Bakersfeld
Lisa Gerritsen
Libby Bakersfeld
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.05x
+$90.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Airport
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100.5M
- Production Studios
- Ross Hunter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
George Seaton, Arthur Hailey
Alfred Newman
Ernest Laszlo, Loyal Griggs
Stuart Gilmore
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
George Seaton
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Airport
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Airport about?
An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight.
Who directed Airport?
Airport was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in Airport?
The principal cast of Airport includes Burt Lancaster, Dana Wynter, Dean Martin, Barbara Hale, Jean Seberg.
When was Airport released and how long is it?
Airport was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Airport?
Airport had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $100.5M at the worldwide box office (10.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Airport?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Airport was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Airport based on a book or true story?
Airport is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Hailey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Airport?
Airport holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).