The Skyjacker
“It was a simpler time.”
Synopsis
In the 1970s, an unnamed loner (Jeff Pickett) quietly hijacks an airplane mid-flight by informing the crew he has a bomb. While awaiting the cash he's demanded, the anxious criminal smokes up, guzzles plenty of booze and falls for a lovely flight attendant. Co-starring Joan Alperin and Lizzy Davis, this deliberately paced drama inspired by actual events premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Pickett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Pickett, Eric Jensch
- Original Title
- The Skyjacker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Raleigh Hills Multimedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Pickett
Jeff Pickett, Eric Jensch
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Jeff Pickett
Director
Jeff Pickett
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Eric Jensch
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skyjacker
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What is The Skyjacker about?
In the 1970s, an unnamed loner (Jeff Pickett) quietly hijacks an airplane mid-flight by informing the crew he has a bomb. While awaiting the cash he's demanded, the anxious criminal smokes up, guzzles plenty of booze and falls for a lovely flight attendant. Co-starring Joan Alperin and Lizzy Davis, this deliberately paced drama inspired by actual events premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Who directed The Skyjacker?
The Skyjacker was directed by Jeff Pickett.
Who stars in The Skyjacker?
The principal cast of The Skyjacker includes Scott Edgecombe, John Alan Schwartz.
When was The Skyjacker released and how long is it?
The Skyjacker was released in 2008 with a total runtime of Unknown.