Hijacked: Flight 285
“One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.”
Synopsis
A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
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Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-10
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Anthony Michael Hall
Peter Cronin
Ally Sheedy
Deni Patton
Perry King
Frank Leyton
James Brolin
Ron Showman
Michael Gross
Ben Horner
Casey Sander
Steve Paulsen
Susan Batten
Kim Paulsen
Kyla Pratt
Megan Paulsen
Hudson Leick
Shayna Loring
Barbara Stock
Veronica Mitchell
James Lancaster
Andrew Leary
Earle Hyman
Wayne Edwards
Montrose Hagins
Helen
David Graf
Alcoholic
Kim Miyori
Barbara
Tony Noakes
Agent Baker
Bob Sorenson
Brian Frost
Carolyn Craig
Meg Robbins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Correll
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Peckinpah
- Original Score
- Ian Thomas
- Original Title
- Hijacked: Flight 285
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hill/Fields Entertainment, Ron Gilbert Associates, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Correll
David E. Peckinpah
Ian Thomas
Hibah Schweitzer
Ronald H. Gilbert, Leonard Hill, Joel Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Correll
Director
David E. Peckinpah
Writer
Ronald H. Gilbert
Producer
Elayne Barbara Ceder
Production Design
Jean Rosone
Costume Design
Tom Turnbull
Visual Effects Supervisor
George B. Colucci Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Hibah Schweitzer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hijacked: Flight 285
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What is Hijacked: Flight 285 about?
A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
Who directed Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 was directed by Charles Correll.
Who stars in Hijacked: Flight 285?
The principal cast of Hijacked: Flight 285 includes Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Perry King, James Brolin, Michael Gross.
When was Hijacked: Flight 285 released and how long is it?
Hijacked: Flight 285 was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Hijacked: Flight 285?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hijacked: Flight 285 was composed by Ian Thomas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).