Airplane!
"What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?"
Originally released in 1980. Airplane! is a comedy film. directed by Jerry Zucker. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen
Synopsis
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (4,889 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$83.5M
23.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Robert Hays
as Ted Striker
Julie Hagerty
as Elaine Dickinson
Leslie Nielsen
as Dr. Rumack
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Roger Murdock
Lloyd Bridges
as Steve McCroskey
Peter Graves
as Capt. Clarence Oveur
Robert Stack
as Captain Rex Kramer
Lorna Patterson
as Randy
Jill Whelan
as Lisa Davis
Ann Nelson
as Hanging Lady
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $83,453,539
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Howard W. Koch Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airplane! about?
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Who directed Airplane!?
Airplane! was directed by Jerry Zucker.
How long is Airplane!?
Airplane! has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Airplane! released?
Airplane! was released on June 27, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Airplane!?
The main cast of Airplane! includes Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges.
Is Airplane! worth watching?
Airplane! has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 4,889 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.