Return Flight
Synopsis
Whilst coming into land after a routine flight, Captain Rolph suddenly takes evasive action to avoid a WWII Lancaster bomber. But neither his co-pilot or traffic control saw such a plane. It seems to be a straightforward case of hallucination and early retirement for Rolph, but he is determined to prove otherwise and clear his reputation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes
- Original Title
- Return Flight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney Bennett
Robert Holmes
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Rodney Bennett
Director
Robert Holmes
Writer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return Flight
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What is Return Flight about?
Whilst coming into land after a routine flight, Captain Rolph suddenly takes evasive action to avoid a WWII Lancaster bomber. But neither his co-pilot or traffic control saw such a plane. It seems to be a straightforward case of hallucination and early retirement for Rolph, but he is determined to prove otherwise and clear his reputation.
Who directed Return Flight?
Return Flight was directed by Rodney Bennett.
Who stars in Return Flight?
The principal cast of Return Flight includes Peter Barkworth, Bernard Brown, Artro Morris, Diana Fairfax, Denis Lill.
When was Return Flight released and how long is it?
Return Flight was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 50m.