Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232
Synopsis
Authentic drama of United Airlines flight 232 from Denver to Chicago. The DC-10 crashed during an emergency landing at Sioux City Gateway Airport on July 19, 1989. 184 people survived, partly thanks to the ground rescue workers who had 40 minutes to prepare for the event
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Charlton Heston
Captain Al Haynes
Richard Thomas
Gary Brown
James Coburn
Jim Hathaway
Leon Russom
Bob Hamilton
John M. Jackson
Lt. Colonel Dennis Nielsen
Tom O'Brien
Chris Porter
Philip Baker Hall
Sam Gochenour
Tom Everett
Mack Zubinski
Carmen Argenziano
First Officer Bill Records
Bruce McGill
Flight Engineer Dudley Dvorak
Arthur Rosenberg
Dennis Fitch
Bill Geisslinger
Chuck Sundberg
Steven M. Porter
Gary Anderson
Stephanie Dunnam
Elaine Brown
Mariangela Pino
Marcia Poole
Akuyoe Graham
Flight Attendant
Kenneth Stephens
B.J. Johnson
Joe Howard
Dr. Michael Wolpert
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harve Bennett
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bob Banner Associates, Helios Productions, World International Network, The Gary L. Pudney Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Harve Bennett
Charles Fox
William Wages
Paul LaMastra
Joseph Maurer, Bradley Wigor, Dorothea G. Petrie
Department Leadership Roster
Harve Bennett
Writer
Lamont Johnson
Director
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Joseph Maurer
Producer
Bradley Wigor
Producer
Patricia Van Ryker
Production Design
Keaton S. Walker
Production Design
Denita Del Signore
Costume Design
William Wages
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
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What is Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 about?
Authentic drama of United Airlines flight 232 from Denver to Chicago. The DC-10 crashed during an emergency landing at Sioux City Gateway Airport on July 19, 1989. 184 people survived, partly thanks to the ground rescue workers who had 40 minutes to prepare for the event
Who directed Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232?
Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232?
The principal cast of Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 includes Charlton Heston, Richard Thomas, James Coburn, Leon Russom, John M. Jackson.
When was Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 released and how long is it?
Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 was composed by Charles Fox.