Ground Control
“No radar. No contact. No control.”
Synopsis
An air-traffic controller quits after a plane crash but, years later, goes to help an airport that is in the path of a terrible storm.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-29
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Jack Harris
Kristy Swanson
Julie Albrecht
Robert Sean Leonard
Cruise
Kelly McGillis
Susan Stratton
Margaret Cho
Amanda
Bruce McGill
T.C. Bryant
Ruben Paul
Sam
Charles Fleischer
Randy
Henry Winkler
John Quinn
Farrah Forke
Laura Franklin
Michael Gross
Murray
Jack Plotnick
Curtis
Mike Kimmel
Pudgy
Brian George
Shamaal
Wendi Westbrook
Connie, Flight Attendant
Eleanor Mondale
Christine
Vito D'Ambrosio
Weather Analyst
John Bennett Perry
Senator Rutherford
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Shepherd, Robert Moreland, Talaat Captan
- Original Score
- Randy Miller
- Original Title
- Ground Control
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Hard Work Productions, Green Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Howard
Mark Shepherd, Robert Moreland, Talaat Captan
Randy Miller
Henner Hofmann, Hank Baumert Jr.
Edward R. Abroms
Talaat Captan, Vince Ravine, Marion Oberauner, Mark Amin
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Shepherd
Writer
Robert Moreland
Writer
Talaat Captan
Producer
Vince Ravine
Producer
Henner Hofmann
Director of Photography
Lia Niskanen
Costume Design
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Howard
Director
Randy Miller
Original Music Composer
Michael Perry
Production Design
Edward R. Abroms
Editor
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Control
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ground Control about?
An air-traffic controller quits after a plane crash but, years later, goes to help an airport that is in the path of a terrible storm.
Who directed Ground Control?
Ground Control was directed by Richard Howard.
Who stars in Ground Control?
The principal cast of Ground Control includes Kiefer Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, Robert Sean Leonard, Kelly McGillis, Margaret Cho.
When was Ground Control released and how long is it?
Ground Control was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Ground Control?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ground Control was composed by Randy Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ground Control?
Ground Control holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).