Panic in the Skies!
“Terror at 35,000 feet, and falling.”
Synopsis
The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is struck by lightning during takeoff for a flight to Europe, fatally injuring the flight crew. Laurie, the senior flight attendant, enlists the aid of passenger Brett Young. They determine that the autopilot can bring the plane in for a landing, but soon learn that the autopilot is locking onto the transponders of airfields at random, including signals from small airports with runways too short to accommodate the jumbo jet. Meanwhile, federal officials on the ground who have lost radio contact with the jet debate whether the plane should be shot down to prevent a more disastrous crash in a heavily populated area.
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Kate Jackson
Laurie Ann Pickett
Ed Marinaro
Brett Young
Erik Estrada
Ethan Walker
Maureen McCormick
Flight Attendant
Billy Warlock
F.A. Matt Eisenhauer
Howard Dell
Charles Buckman
Robert Maloney
Brandy Ledford
F.A. Charlene Davis
Kehli O'Byrne
Tukey, Walker's Assitant
Robert Guillaume
Rob Barnes
Michael Buie
Darryl
Ken Camroux-Taylor
Derek Green
Marilyn Norry
Donna Preston
Marc Baur
Ed Handler
Brett Stone
Lydia Chambers
Michael Gelbart
Joel Rose
Britt Irvin
Joany Baker
Tom Heaton
Alfred
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Ziller
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hamilton, Rick Rosner
- Original Title
- Panic in the Skies!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Libra Pictures, MTM Entertainment, Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Ziller
Robert Hamilton, Rick Rosner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Ziller
Director
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What is Panic in the Skies! about?
The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is struck by lightning during takeoff for a flight to Europe, fatally injuring the flight crew. Laurie, the senior flight attendant, enlists the aid of passenger Brett Young. They determine that the autopilot can bring the plane in for a landing, but soon learn that the autopilot is locking onto the transponders of airfields at random, including signals from small airports with runways too short to accommodate the jumbo jet. Meanwhile, federal officials on the ground who have lost radio contact with the jet debate whether the plane should be shot down to prevent a more disastrous crash in a heavily populated area.
Who directed Panic in the Skies!?
Panic in the Skies! was directed by Paul Ziller.
Who stars in Panic in the Skies!?
The principal cast of Panic in the Skies! includes Kate Jackson, Ed Marinaro, Erik Estrada, Maureen McCormick, Billy Warlock.
When was Panic in the Skies! released and how long is it?
Panic in the Skies! was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.