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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (also known as The Flight) is a 1988 American made-for-television drama film based on the actual hijacking of TWA Flight 847 as seen through the eyes of flight purser Uli Derickson, the chief flight attendant.
- Drama Written By: Norman Morrill
May 2, 1988 · The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story: Directed by Paul Wendkos. With Lindsay Wagner, Eli Danker, Sandy McPeak, Ray Wise. This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985.
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- Drama
- Paul Wendkos
- 1988-05-02
This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope...
- 96 min
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- Vincent Smith
Feb 24, 2021 · This is the made-for-television movie telling the story of the hijacking of TWA flight 847 on June 14, 1985 through the eyes of Uli Derickson Lead Flight Attendant.
- 96 min
- 3.5K
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Uli Derickson (née Patzelt, August 8, 1944 – February 18, 2005) was a German American flight attendant best known for her role in helping protect 152 passengers and crew members during the June 14, 1985, hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by militants with alleged links to Hezbollah.
This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope helped save all but one of the passengers on the plane. The movie chronicles the first 2 days and the aftermath.
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The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story. A flight attendant (Lindsay Wagner) saves lives during the 1985 Athens/Beirut/Algiers terrorist hijacking.
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