Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
“The True Story”
Synopsis
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac is a true story based on the crash of Air Florida flight 90 on January 13, 1982 in Washington D.C. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, with a lot of care taken to re-create what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. There is a lot of actual footage from the day, as well as accurate representations of aircraft type and airline.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Barry Corbin
Burt Hamilton
Jeannetta Arnette
Nicki Felch
Stephen Macht
Joe Stiley
Richard Masur
Roger Olian
Dinah Manoff
Priscilla Tirado
Donnelly Rhodes
Arland Williams
Jamie Rose
Marilyn Nichols
Richard Beauchamp
Jose Tirado
K Callan
Barbara Hamilton
Jane Kaczmarek
Donna Olian
Kerrie Keane
Carole Biggs
Ken Olin
David Frank
James Whitmore Jr.
Captain Larry Wheaton
Tony Abatemarco
Dishevelled Man
Richard Backus
Larry Nichols
Kate Vernon
Donna Adams
Kathleen Wilhoite
Kelly Duncan
Jack Murdock
Mr. Farrell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
John McGreevey
Gil Mellé
Fred J. Koenekamp
Bernard Balmuth, Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Patricia Finnegan, Bill Finnegan, Sheldon Pinchuk
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Finnegan
Producer
John D. Jefferies Sr.
Production Design
Bernard Balmuth
Editor
Bill Finnegan
Producer
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
John McGreevey
Writer
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
maybe
Emmy Award Nominated Titles - IMDb
Similar Titles to Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
5.1
3.7
6.0
6.3
6.1
7.1
9.2
6.7
5.6
7.6
5.9
6.2
5.3
7.0
6.8
5.6
6.9
More Like Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac about?
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac is a true story based on the crash of Air Florida flight 90 on January 13, 1982 in Washington D.C. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, with a lot of care taken to re-create what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. There is a lot of actual footage from the day, as well as accurate representations of aircraft type and airline.
Who directed Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac?
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac?
The principal cast of Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac includes Barry Corbin, Jeannetta Arnette, Stephen Macht, Richard Masur, Dinah Manoff.
When was Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac released and how long is it?
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac was composed by Gil Mellé.