Hijacked
Synopsis
Thirty-six years ago a new era in global terrorism was born. Just moments after lift-off on the morning of September 6, 1970, passengers on TWA's flight 74 from Frankfurt to New York were startled to hear an announcement over the plane's PA system: "This is your new captain speaking. This flight has been taken over by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine." Minutes later, travelers on another New York-bound plane, Swissair Flight 100, faced the same chilling reality. Featuring first-hand recollections from former hostages, flight crews, and their captors, Hijacked, an hour-long documentary from award-winning producer Ilan Ziv, tells the story of what would be known for more than three decades as the blackest day in aviation history.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilan Ziv
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilan Ziv
- Original Title
- Hijacked
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Point du Jour, Tamouz Media, Alma Films, American Experience Films, ARTE, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilan Ziv
Ilan Ziv
Department Leadership Roster
Ilan Ziv
Director
Ilan Ziv
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hijacked.
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What is Hijacked about?
Thirty-six years ago a new era in global terrorism was born. Just moments after lift-off on the morning of September 6, 1970, passengers on TWA's flight 74 from Frankfurt to New York were startled to hear an announcement over the plane's PA system: "This is your new captain speaking. This flight has been taken over by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine." Minutes later, travelers on another New York-bound plane, Swissair Flight 100, faced the same chilling reality. Featuring first-hand recollections from former hostages, flight crews, and their captors, Hijacked, an hour-long documentary from award-winning producer Ilan Ziv, tells the story of what would be known for more than three decades as the blackest day in aviation history.
Who directed Hijacked?
Hijacked was directed by Ilan Ziv.
Who stars in Hijacked?
The principal cast of Hijacked includes Not specified.
When was Hijacked released and how long is it?
Hijacked was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 47m.