Hijacked: Flight 285
One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.
NR 1996 · 94 min · ★ 5.6 · Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
Directed by Charles Correll · Written by David E. Peckinpah
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Anthony Michael Hall Peter Cronin -
Ally Sheedy Deni Patton -
Perry King Frank Leyton -
James Brolin Ron Showman -
Michael Gross Ben Horner -
Casey Sander Steve Paulsen - S Susan Batten Kim Paulsen
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James Lancaster Andrew Leary -
Earle Hyman Wayne Edwards
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