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Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
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Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

1983-02-27 · 105 min · ★ 5.0

Adventure · Science Fiction · TV Movie

Starflight One, a commercial aircraft that can whisk passengers around the globe in a matter of hours, embarks on its maiden voyage. The trip goes horribly awry, however, when the aircraft is forced out of the atmosphere and into outer space. As it is too dangerous to attempt reentry, Captain Cody Briggs, his passengers and his crew brave declining levels of oxygen while NASA scientists scramble to launch a rescue mission in a race against time.

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Directors
Jerry Jameson
Production companies
Orgolini-Nelson Productions, Orion Television, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee MajorsLee MajorsCaptain Cody Briggs
Hal LindenHal LindenJosh Gilliam
Lauren HuttonLauren HuttonErica Hansen
Ray MillandRay MillandQ. T. Thornwell
Gail StricklandGail StricklandNancy Gilliam
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoBowdish
Tess HarperTess HarperJanet Briggs
Terry KiserTerry KiserFreddie Barrett
Heather McAdamHeather McAdamLaurie Hansen
Michael SacksMichael SacksPete
Gary BayerMartin
Pat CorleyPat CorleyJoe Pedowski
Robert WebberRobert WebberFelix
Jocelyn BrandoJocelyn BrandoMrs. Harvey
Diane StilwellBetty
Robert EnglundRobert EnglundScott
Peter JasonPeter JasonSchultie
Marshall R. TeagueMarshall R. TeagueGuard

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