Final Descent
“Rising terror with no escape!”
Synopsis
An airliner collides with a light plane just after takeoff, causing its elevators to jam in the full climb position. It will crash as soon as the fuel runs out, unless some desperate measure succeeds in bringing the nose down.
Top Cast
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Robert Urich
Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer
Annette O'Toole
Connie Phipps
John de Lancie
Capt. George W. Bouchard
Jim Byrnes
Duke Houston
Ken Pogue
Ian Pryce
Blu Mankuma
Jack Eberly
Tom McBeath
Pilot of Private Plane N9478C
Kevin McNulty
Henry Gibbons
Stephen E. Miller
Lt. Col. Frank O'Hearn
Gwynyth Walsh
Patty
Lorraine Landry
Jill Zimmer
Carrie Cain-Sparks
Crystal Dupree
Aaron Joseph
Adam Dupree
Louva Meloche
Tasha
Cody Serpa
Freddie
Oscar Goncalves
Juan
Fred Keating
Carl
Roman Podhora
Tim Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert P. Davis, Roger Young
- Original Score
- David Benoit
- Original Title
- Final Descent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Robe
Robert P. Davis, Roger Young
David Benoit
Alan Caso
Sabrina Plisco
Michael O. Gallant, Tom Patricia
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Robe
Director
J.J. Makaro
Stunt Coordinator
David Benoit
Original Music Composer
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Byron King
Production Design
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Michael O. Gallant
Producer
Kate Healey
Costume Design
Lee Wilson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Final Descent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Final Descent about?
An airliner collides with a light plane just after takeoff, causing its elevators to jam in the full climb position. It will crash as soon as the fuel runs out, unless some desperate measure succeeds in bringing the nose down.
Who directed Final Descent?
Final Descent was directed by Mike Robe.
Who stars in Final Descent?
The principal cast of Final Descent includes Robert Urich, Annette O'Toole, John de Lancie, Jim Byrnes, Ken Pogue.
When was Final Descent released and how long is it?
Final Descent was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Final Descent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Final Descent was composed by David Benoit.
Is Final Descent based on a book or true story?
Final Descent is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert P. Davis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Final Descent?
Final Descent holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).