Shootdown
Originally released in 1988. Shootdown is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Michael Pressman.
Starring Angela Lansbury, George Coe, and Kyle Secor
Synopsis
Nan Moore is a U.S. government employee whose son is killed when Korean Air Flight 007 is shot down by Soviets on September 1, 1983. While the "official" story maintains that the flight accidentally veered too far into Soviet territory, was mistaken as a spy plane and shot down when it failed to identify itself, Ms. Moore suspects otherwise. However, in the course of her struggles to get to the bottom of what actually happened, she finds herself constantly stonewalled. Facing a conspiracy of silence and the increasing hostility of the authorities, Ms. Moore attempts to find out exactly what occurred, but with every answer she discovers, new questions arise...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Leonard Hill Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shootdown about?
Nan Moore is a U.S. government employee whose son is killed when Korean Air Flight 007 is shot down by Soviets on September 1, 1983. While the "official" story maintains that the flight accidentall...
Who directed Shootdown?
Shootdown was directed by Michael Pressman.
How long is Shootdown?
Shootdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Shootdown released?
Shootdown was released on November 28, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shootdown?
The main cast of Shootdown includes Angela Lansbury, George Coe, Kyle Secor, Molly Hagan, Jennifer Savidge.