Skyway to Death
“When a cable car stalls at 8000 feet high in the mountains, there's only one way to get down.”
Synopsis
The passengers in an aerial tramway are trapped when the tramway breaks down 8,500 feet in the air.
Top Cast
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Ross Martin
Martin Leonard
Stefanie Powers
Nancy Sorenson
Bobby Sherman
Barney Taylor
Tige Andrews
Sam Nichols
Nancy Malone
Ann Leonard
David Sheiner
Bill Carter
John Astin
Andrew Tustin
Joseph Campanella
Bob Parsons
Ruth McDevitt
Aunt Louise
Severn Darden
Steve Kramer
Billy Green Bush
Walter Benson
Lissa Morrow
Kathy Reed
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- David Spector
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Skyway to Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
David Spector
Lee Holdridge
J.J. Jones
Bud Hoffman
Lou Morheim
Department Leadership Roster
David Spector
Writer
Gordon Hessler
Director
Richard Hopper
Costume Design
Lou Morheim
Producer
J.J. Jones
Director of Photography
Bud Hoffman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skyway to Death
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What is Skyway to Death about?
The passengers in an aerial tramway are trapped when the tramway breaks down 8,500 feet in the air.
Who directed Skyway to Death?
Skyway to Death was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Skyway to Death?
The principal cast of Skyway to Death includes Ross Martin, Stefanie Powers, Bobby Sherman, Tige Andrews, Nancy Malone.
When was Skyway to Death released and how long is it?
Skyway to Death was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Skyway to Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skyway to Death was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skyway to Death?
Skyway to Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).