The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
Theirs was the triumph - yours, the excitement!
Storyline
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
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Movie Details
| Original title | The Flight of the Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 15, 1965 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | affectation, desert, absurd, disaster, angry, candid, alcoholic, pilot, airplane crash, sahara desert, crew, thirst |
FAQ
What is The Flight of the Phoenix about?
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
When was The Flight of the Phoenix released?
The Flight of the Phoenix was released on Dec 15, 1965 (status: Released).
Who directed The Flight of the Phoenix?
Robert Aldrich directed The Flight of the Phoenix.
What is the TMDB rating of The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 389 votes.