This Is a Hijack
“It's Timely...The Thrill Story of Terror in the Skies!”
Synopsis
A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.
Top Cast
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Adam Roarke
Mike Christie
Neville Brand
Dominic
Jay Robinson
Simon Scott
Lynn Borden
Diane
Dub Taylor
Sheriff Gordon
John Alderman
Latimer
Sandy Balson
Mrs. Phillips
Sam Chew Jr.
Pierce
Don Pedro Colley
Champ
Jacqueline Giroux
Belinda
Milt Kamen
Phillips
Carol Locatell
Mrs. Pierce
Barney Phillips
Banker
Patricia Winters
Latimer's Girl
Stafford Morgan
Fiske
Duncan McLeod
Gil
Milt Kamen
Arnold Phillips
Nikki Diamond
Hollis
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Pollack
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- This Is a Hijack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Southstreet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Pollack
Charles Bernstein
Bruce Logan
Peter Parasheles
Paul Lewis, Joe Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Pollack
Director
Peter Parasheles
Editor
Bruce Logan
Director of Photography
Paul Lewis
Producer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is a Hijack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is a Hijack about?
A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.
Who directed This Is a Hijack?
This Is a Hijack was directed by Barry Pollack.
Who stars in This Is a Hijack?
The principal cast of This Is a Hijack includes Adam Roarke, Neville Brand, Jay Robinson, Lynn Borden, Dub Taylor.
When was This Is a Hijack released and how long is it?
This Is a Hijack was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is a Hijack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is a Hijack was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is a Hijack?
This Is a Hijack holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).