Airplane!
“What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?”
Synopsis
An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Airplane! - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Robert Hays
Ted Striker
Julie Hagerty
Elaine Dickinson
Leslie Nielsen
Dr. Rumack
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Roger Murdock
Lloyd Bridges
Steve McCroskey
Peter Graves
Capt. Clarence Oveur
Robert Stack
Captain Rex Kramer
Lorna Patterson
Randy
Jill Whelan
Lisa Davis
Ann Nelson
Hanging Lady
Jim Abrahams
Religious Zealot #6
Jonathan Banks
Gunderson
Stephen Stucker
Johnny Henshaw-Jacobs
Frank Ashmore
Victor Basta
Craig Berenson
Paul Carey
Barbara Billingsley
Jive Lady
Lee Bryant
Mrs. Hammen
Joyce Bulifant
Mrs. Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
23.84x
+$80M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, David Zucker
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, Arthur Hailey, Hall Bartlett, John C. Champion
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Airplane!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Howard W. Koch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, David Zucker
David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, Arthur Hailey, Hall Bartlett, John C. Champion
Elmer Bernstein
Joseph F. Biroc
Patrick Kennedy
Jim Abrahams, Jon Davison, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Abrahams
Director
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Jerry Zucker
Director
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Jon Davison
Producer
Ward Preston
Production Design
David Zucker
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
David Zucker
Writer
Jim Abrahams
Writer
Jerry Zucker
Writer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Airplane!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Airplane!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Airplane! about?
An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Who directed Airplane!?
Airplane! was directed by Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, David Zucker.
Who stars in Airplane!?
The principal cast of Airplane! includes Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges.
When was Airplane! released and how long is it?
Airplane! was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Airplane!?
Airplane! had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $83.5M at the worldwide box office (23.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Airplane!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Airplane! was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Airplane!?
Airplane! holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).