Airport 1975
“Something hit us... The crew is dead... Help us, please, please help us!”
Synopsis
When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is forced to take over the controls. From the ground, her boyfriend Alan Murdock, a retired test pilot, tries to talk her through piloting and landing the 747 aircraft. Worse yet, the anxious passengers — among which are a noisy nun and a cranky man — are aggravating the already tense atmosphere.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Airport 1975 Official Trailer #1 - Charlton Heston Movie (1974) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Alan Murdock
Karen Black
Nancy Pryor
George Kennedy
Joe Patroni
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Captain Stacy
Susan Clark
Helen Patroni
Helen Reddy
Sister Ruth
Linda Blair
Janice Abbott
Dana Andrews
Scott Freeman
Roy Thinnes
Urias
Sid Caesar
Barney
Myrna Loy
Mrs. Devaney
Ed Nelson
Major John Alexander
Nancy Olson
Mrs. Abbott
Larry Storch
Glenn Purcell
Martha Scott
Sister Beatrice
Jerry Stiller
Sam
Norman Fell
Bill
Conrad Janis
Arnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$103M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
34.33x
+$100M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ingalls, Arthur Hailey
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Airport 1975
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $103M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Don Ingalls, Arthur Hailey
John Cacavas
Philip H. Lathrop
J. Terry Williams
William Frye, Jennings Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Smight
Director
Don Ingalls
Writer
William Frye
Producer
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Airport 1975
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What is Airport 1975 about?
When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is forced to take over the controls. From the ground, her boyfriend Alan Murdock, a retired test pilot, tries to talk her through piloting and landing the 747 aircraft. Worse yet, the anxious passengers — among which are a noisy nun and a cranky man — are aggravating the already tense atmosphere.
Who directed Airport 1975?
Airport 1975 was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Airport 1975?
The principal cast of Airport 1975 includes Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Susan Clark.
When was Airport 1975 released and how long is it?
Airport 1975 was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Airport 1975?
Airport 1975 had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $103M at the worldwide box office (34.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Airport 1975?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Airport 1975 was composed by John Cacavas.
Is Airport 1975 based on a book or true story?
Airport 1975 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Hailey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Airport 1975?
Airport 1975 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).