The Crash of Flight 401
“The nerve-shattering experience of a lifetime. More astonishing because it actually happened.”
Synopsis
True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards.
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William Shatner
Carl Tobias
Adrienne Barbeau
Veronica Daniels
Brooke Bundy
Camille Lawrence
Christopher Connelly
Mike Tagliarino
Lorraine Gary
Emily Mulwray
Ron Glass
Jerry Grant
Sharon Gless
Lesley Fuller
Brett Halsey
Standish
Joyce Jameson
Sophie Cross
George Maharis
Evan Walsh
Ed Nelson
Philip Mulwray
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Larry Cross
Artie Shaw
Elderly Passenger
Joe Silver
Alvin Jessop
Laraine Stephens
Ginny Duffy
W.K. Stratton
Ray Ordway
Richard Yniguez
Osario
Eddie Albert
Capt. Dunn
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Shear
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Elder, Sarah Elder, Donald S. Sanford, Steve Brown
- Original Score
- Eddy Lawrence Manson
- Original Title
- The Crash of Flight 401
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Charles Fries Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Shear
Rob Elder, Sarah Elder, Donald S. Sanford, Steve Brown
Eddy Lawrence Manson
Jacques R. Marquette, James Pergola
Sam E. Waxman
Malcolm Stuart, Charles W. Fries, Edward Montagne
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shear
Director
Maureen Gates
Costume Design
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Sam E. Waxman
Editor
Edward Montagne
Producer
Frank Novak
Costume Design
Dick Crockett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crash of Flight 401
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crash of Flight 401 about?
True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards.
Who directed The Crash of Flight 401?
The Crash of Flight 401 was directed by Barry Shear.
Who stars in The Crash of Flight 401?
The principal cast of The Crash of Flight 401 includes William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Brooke Bundy, Christopher Connelly, Lorraine Gary.
When was The Crash of Flight 401 released and how long is it?
The Crash of Flight 401 was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crash of Flight 401?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crash of Flight 401 was composed by Eddy Lawrence Manson.
Is The Crash of Flight 401 based on a book or true story?
The Crash of Flight 401 is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Rob Elder", Book: "Sarah Elder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crash of Flight 401?
The Crash of Flight 401 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).