Freefall: Flight 174
A true story of a hero in the making
1995 · 93 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, TV Movie
True story of a brand-new Canadian airliner running out of fuel in-flight and forced to glide to the nearest airfield.
Directed by Jorge Montesi
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William Devane Capt. Bob Pearson -
Scott Hylands Maurice Quintal -
Shelley Hack Lynn Brown -
Kevin McNulty Larry Roberts -
Gwynyth Walsh Pearl Dion -
Gloria Carlin Meg -
Suzy Joachim Florence Bisaillon -
Nicholas Turturro Al Williams -
Winston Rekert Rick Dion -
Mariette Hartley Beth Pearson -
Philip Granger Phil Lyons -
Philip Maurice Hayes Bob Rand
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