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5.6 / 10(21 votes)IMDb19611h 12mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Reginald Le Borg

Screenplay & Story

Orville H. Hampton, Judith Hart, Ralph Hart

Original Score & Music

Richard LaSalle

Director of Photography

Gilbert Warrenton

Film Editing

Kenneth G. Crane

Producers

Robert E. Kent

Department Leadership Roster

Orville H. Hampton

Writer

Reginald Le Borg

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.