Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Synopsis
Starflight One, a commercial aircraft that can whisk passengers around the globe in a matter of hours, embarks on its maiden voyage. The trip goes horribly awry, however, when the aircraft is forced out of the atmosphere and into outer space. As it is too dangerous to attempt reentry, Captain Cody Briggs, his passengers and his crew brave declining levels of oxygen while NASA scientists scramble to launch a rescue mission in a race against time.
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Starflight One (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-07
Top Cast
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Lee Majors
Captain Cody Briggs
Hal Linden
Josh Gilliam
Lauren Hutton
Erica Hansen
Ray Milland
Q. T. Thornwell
Gail Strickland
Nancy Gilliam
George DiCenzo
Bowdish
Tess Harper
Janet Briggs
Terry Kiser
Freddie Barrett
Heather McAdam
Laurie Hansen
Michael Sacks
Pete
Gary Bayer
Martin
Pat Corley
Joe Pedowski
Robert Webber
Felix
Jocelyn Brando
Mrs. Harvey
Diane Stilwell
Betty
Robert Englund
Scott
Peter Jason
Schultie
Marshall R. Teague
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Young
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Orgolini-Nelson Productions, Orion Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Robert M. Young, Peter R. Brooke
Lalo Schifrin
Héctor R. Figueroa
John F. Link
Allan Manings, Henry Winkler, Arnold H. Orgolini, Peter Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Young
Screenplay
Jerry Jameson
Director
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Héctor R. Figueroa
Director of Photography
Arnold H. Orgolini
Producer
John F. Link
Editor
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Peter Nelson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
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What is Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land about?
Starflight One, a commercial aircraft that can whisk passengers around the globe in a matter of hours, embarks on its maiden voyage. The trip goes horribly awry, however, when the aircraft is forced out of the atmosphere and into outer space. As it is too dangerous to attempt reentry, Captain Cody Briggs, his passengers and his crew brave declining levels of oxygen while NASA scientists scramble to launch a rescue mission in a race against time.
Who directed Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land?
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land?
The principal cast of Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land includes Lee Majors, Hal Linden, Lauren Hutton, Ray Milland, Gail Strickland.
When was Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land released and how long is it?
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land?
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).