Panic in the Skies
"Terror at 35,000 feet, and falling."
Originally released in 1996. Panic in the Skies is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Paul Ziller.
Starring Kate Jackson, Ed Marinaro, and Erik Estrada
Synopsis
The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is struck by lightning during takeoff for a flight to Europe, fatally injuring the flight crew. Laurie, the senior flight attendant, enlists the aid of passenger Brett Young. They determine that the autopilot can bring the plane in for a landing, but soon learn that the autopilot is locking onto the transponders of airfields at random, including signals from small airports with runways too short to accommodate the jumbo jet. Meanwhile, federal officials on the ground who have lost radio contact with the jet debate whether the plane should be shot down to prevent a more disastrous crash in a heavily populated area.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kate Jackson
as Laurie Ann Pickett
Ed Marinaro
as Brett Young
Erik Estrada
as Ethan Walker
Maureen McCormick
as Flight Attendant
Billy Warlock
as F.A. Matt Eisenhauer
Howard Dell
as Charles Buckman
Robert Maloney
Brandy Ledford
as F.A. Charlene Davis
Kehli O'Byrne
as Tukey, Walker's Assitant
Robert Guillaume
as Rob Barnes
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Libra Pictures
- MTM Entertainment
- Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panic in the Skies about?
The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is struck by lightning during takeoff for a flight to Europe, fatally injuring the flight crew. Laurie, the senior flight attendant, enlists the aid of passenger Brett Y...
Who directed Panic in the Skies?
Panic in the Skies was directed by Paul Ziller.
How long is Panic in the Skies?
Panic in the Skies has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Panic in the Skies released?
Panic in the Skies was released on October 13, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Panic in the Skies?
The main cast of Panic in the Skies includes Kate Jackson, Ed Marinaro, Erik Estrada, Maureen McCormick, Billy Warlock.