

The Flight That Disappeared
“Jetliner Hijacked!”
Synopsis
A cross-country airliner, whose passengers include a nuclear physicist, a rocket expert, and a mathematical genius, is drawn beyond radar range by an unknown, unbreakable force.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Craig Hill
Tom Endicott
Paula Raymond
Marcia Paxton
Dayton Lummis
Dr. Karl Morris
John Bryant
Hank Norton
Bernadette Hale
Joan Agnew
Nancy Hale
Barbara Nielsen
Brad Trumbull
Jack Peters
Jerry James
Ray Hauser
Harvey Stephens
Walter Cooper
Meg Wyllie
Helen Cooper
Roy Engel
Floyd Jamison
Gregory Morton
The Future-being Judge
Addison Richards
The Future-being Advocate
Francis DeSales
George Manson
Jack Mann
Garrett
Joe Hayworth
ATC Radio Operator
Ed Stoddard
Airport Official O'Connor
Eden Hartford
Miss Ford, secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton, Judith Hart, Ralph Hart
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- The Flight That Disappeared
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Harvard Film Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Orville H. Hampton, Judith Hart, Ralph Hart
Richard LaSalle
Gilbert Warrenton
Kenneth G. Crane
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Judith Hart
Writer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Kenneth G. Crane
Editor
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
Ralph Hart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flight That Disappeared
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flight That Disappeared about?
A cross-country airliner, whose passengers include a nuclear physicist, a rocket expert, and a mathematical genius, is drawn beyond radar range by an unknown, unbreakable force.
Who directed The Flight That Disappeared?
The Flight That Disappeared was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in The Flight That Disappeared?
The principal cast of The Flight That Disappeared includes Craig Hill, Paula Raymond, Dayton Lummis, John Bryant, Bernadette Hale.
When was The Flight That Disappeared released and how long is it?
The Flight That Disappeared was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flight That Disappeared?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flight That Disappeared was composed by Richard LaSalle.


















