A bomber on board an airplane, an airport almost closed by snow, and various personal problems of the people involved.
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- Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 19 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Mel Bakersfeld
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Vernon Demerest
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Tanya Livingston
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Gwen Meighen
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Joe Patroni
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Ada Quonsett
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D.O. Guerrero
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| Maureen Stapleton | ... |
Inez Guerrero
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Anson Harris
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Cindy Bakersfeld
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Harry Standish
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Sarah Demerest
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Cy Jordan
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Peter Coakley
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Harriet DuBarry Mossman
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Commissioner Ackerman
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Marcus Rathbone
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Mr. Davidson
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Mrs. Schultz
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Eileen Wesson | ... |
Judy Barton
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Dr. Compagno
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Captain Benson
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Bert Weatherby
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Reynolds
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Ilana Dowding | ... |
Robbie Bakersfeld
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Libby Bakersfeld
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Father Steven Lonigan
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Patty Poulsen | ... |
Joan
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Ena Hartman | ... |
Ruth
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Malila Saint Duval | ... |
Maria
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Sharon Harvey | ... |
Sally
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Albert Reed | ... |
Lt. Ned Ordway
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Jodean Lawrence | ... |
Marie Patroni
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Nancy Ann Nelson | ... |
Bunnie
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Mr. Schultz
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| Lou Wagner | ... |
Schuyler Schultz
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Janis Hansen | ... |
Sister Katherine Grace
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Sister Felice
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Rollings
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Chuck Daniel | ... |
Parks
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Charles Brewer | ... |
Diller
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Fletcher Allen | ... |
Dispatcher (uncredited)
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Man on Dias / Man at Club (uncredited)
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| Merry Anders | ... |
Mrs. Burt Ball (uncredited)
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Ricky Anderson | ... |
William Downey (uncredited)
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Ray Andrade | ... |
Pietro Carmona (uncredited)
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Maria Andre | ... |
Mrs. Portola (uncredited)
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Nadine Arlyn | ... |
Jennifer Barry (uncredited)
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Ray Ballard | ... |
Gilbert Price (uncredited)
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Larry Barton | ... |
Rabbi Leo Bernstein (uncredited)
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Airport Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Savannah Bentley | ... |
Virginia Lopez (uncredited)
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| Chuck Bowman | ... |
New York Dispatcher (uncredited)
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| William Boyett | ... |
Jack Ingram (uncredited)
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Chuckie Bradley | ... |
Dee Gilroy (uncredited)
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James Bradley | ... |
Jack Stone (uncredited)
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| Eve Brent | ... |
Mrs. David Corman (uncredited)
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| Robert Brubaker | ... |
Dr. Nash (uncredited)
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| Dee Carroll | ... |
Florence (uncredited)
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Dr. Henry Bron (uncredited)
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Ellen Clark | ... |
Anne Gordon (uncredited)
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Tamar Cooper | ... |
Carol Blake (uncredited)
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| Cathleen Cordell | ... |
Mrs. William Donovan (uncredited)
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| Nick Cravat | ... |
Nick Valli (uncredited)
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Susan Curtis | ... |
Elizabeth Yorker (uncredited)
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Carol Daniels | ... |
Loretta Manning (uncredited)
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Hal K. Dawson | ... |
Ben Bradley (uncredited)
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Ed Deemer | ... |
Co-Pilot Crowley (uncredited)
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Larry Delaney | ... |
Frank (uncredited)
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John Delgado | ... |
Ingram's Assistant (uncredited)
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John N. Denend | ... |
Douglas (uncredited)
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| John Dennis | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Kaye Elhardt | ... |
Kay Hart (uncredited)
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John Eloff | ... |
Jack Elliott (uncredited)
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| Reginald Fenderson | ... |
Dr. Grant (uncredited)
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John Francis | ... |
Maurice David (uncredited)
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| Wilma Francis | ... |
Elegant Woman Passenger (uncredited)
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Mark Gardner | ... |
Richard Kalin (uncredited)
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| Don Gazzaniga | ... |
Carlo Di Tomaso (uncredited)
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| Sandra Gould | ... |
Millie Miles (uncredited)
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Neil Grant | ... |
Roger Whitney (uncredited)
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| Joe Gray | ... |
Antonio Piace (uncredited)
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Michael J. Grayson | ... |
David Corman (uncredited)
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Larry Greenfield | ... |
Minneapolis Controller #1 (uncredited)
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Warren Hammack | ... |
Irwin Jansen (uncredited)
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| Marc Hannibal | ... |
Sgt. Edward Washington (uncredited)
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| Harry Harvey | ... |
Dr. Avery Smith (uncredited)
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| Thomas Browne Henry | ... |
Prof. Charles Ruch (uncredited)
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Art Hern | ... |
Charlie Kaplan (uncredited)
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Mary Gail Hobbs | ... |
Mrs. Cary Jay (uncredited)
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Chester Jennings (uncredited)
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Wendy Howard | ... |
Mrs. Alan Bramson (uncredited)
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Mr. Donovan (uncredited)
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Jill Jackson | ... |
Mrs. Ben Bradley (uncredited)
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Frank Jamus | ... |
Inspector Frank Barrow (uncredited)
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Andrew Johnson | ... |
Sterling (uncredited)
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Bobby Johnson | ... |
Red Cap (uncredited)
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| Dale Johnson | ... |
James Mott (uncredited)
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| Judith Jordan | ... |
Bea (uncredited)
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| Gordon Jump | ... |
Man Inspecting Hole in Plane (uncredited)
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| Walter Woolf King | ... |
Cindy's Father (uncredited)
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| Robert Knapp | ... |
Jack Dunlap (uncredited)
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Ron Koslow | ... |
Mark Harris (uncredited)
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Paul La Capria | ... |
Italian Boy (uncredited)
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Praying Father (uncredited)
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Marco Lopez | ... |
Harold Lopez (uncredited)
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| Celia Lovsky | ... |
Mrs. Williams (uncredited)
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| Adrienne Marden | ... |
Gertrude Cochran (uncredited)
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Richard Mathews | ... |
Controller #2 (uncredited)
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David Mauro | ... |
Mario Vitale (uncredited)
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| Allison McKay | ... |
Mrs. Irwin Jansen (uncredited)
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| Eve McVeagh | ... |
Mrs. Henry Bron (uncredited)
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| Fredricka Meyers | ... |
Zena Van Dann (uncredited)
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| Belle Mitchell | ... |
Bertha Kaplan (uncredited)
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Dallas Mitchell | ... |
Danny (uncredited)
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Michele Montau | ... |
Rosa Di Tomaso (uncredited)
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| Barbara Morrison | ... |
Mrs. James Mott (uncredited)
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Don Nagel | ... |
Martin Rose (uncredited)
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John Nolan | ... |
Richard Ross (uncredited)
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Waiter at Men's Club (uncredited)
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| Kathleen O'Malley | ... |
Mrs. Chuck Beale (uncredited)
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| Tom Pace | ... |
David Norton (uncredited)
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| Jim Parker | ... |
Controller #3 (uncredited)
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| Vic Perrin | ... |
Crabby Man (uncredited)
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| Joe Ploski | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Wellman (uncredited)
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| Pat Priest | ... |
Mrs. Jerry Copeland (uncredited)
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John Reindel (uncredited)
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| Leoda Richards | ... |
White-Haried Lady on Dais (uncredited)
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Arnold Roberts | ... |
Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
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Richard Stout (uncredited)
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Sondra Rodgers | ... |
Margaret Rogers (uncredited)
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| Don Ross | ... |
John (uncredited)
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| Marion Ross | ... |
Joan Myers (uncredited)
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Robert C. Ross | ... |
Chuck Beale (uncredited)
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Michael Rougas | ... |
Navigator (uncredited)
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Sam Lasky (uncredited)
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Dick Russell | ... |
Jerry Copeland (uncredited)
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Jackie Russell | ... |
Holly Barry (uncredited)
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Mark Russell | ... |
Pfc. Bud Miller (uncredited)
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Ted Fields (uncredited)
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First Class Flight Attendant (uncredited)
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Michael Sevareid | ... |
Fowler (uncredited)
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| Johnny Silver | ... |
Franco Spinetti (uncredited)
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David Knight (uncredited)
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Cap Somers | ... |
Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
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Michael Stearns | ... |
Donald Pyne (uncredited)
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Mike Steele | ... |
Banquet MC (uncredited)
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Ron Stokes | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Arlen Stuart | ... |
Sally Catalano (uncredited)
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Leslie Summers | ... |
Lynn Mason (uncredited)
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Joel Thingvall | ... |
Teen in Terminal (uncredited)
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Towyna Thomas | ... |
Mrs. Smith (uncredited)
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Glenn Thompson | ... |
Controller #1 (uncredited)
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Bee Tompkins | ... |
Kate Jameson (uncredited)
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Passenger in Military Uniform (uncredited)
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Dawn Villere | ... |
Dawn Williams (uncredited)
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Bud Walls | ... |
Dr. Alan Bramson (uncredited)
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Rick Warick | ... |
Burt Ball (uncredited)
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Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
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Vince Williams | ... |
Cleveland Dispatcher (uncredited)
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| Frederick Worlock | ... |
Frederick Williams (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Seaton | ||
| Henry Hathaway | ... | (uncredited) (winter outdoor scenes) |
Written by
| Arthur Hailey | ... | (novel) |
| George Seaton | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Ross Hunter | ... | producer |
| Gordon Cornell Layne | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Jacque Mapes | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Ernest Laszlo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Gilmore | ||
Art Direction by
| E. Preston Ames | ||
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mickey S. Michaels | ||
| Jack D. Moore | ||
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Makeup Department
| Larry Germain | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ray Gosnell Jr. | ... | unit production manager |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
| Skip Cosper | ... | assistant production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Donald Roberts | ... | assistant director |
| Harvey S. Laidman | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Larry Clark Bird | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David H. Moriarty | ... | sound |
| Ronald Pierce | ... | sound |
| Waldon O. Watson | ... | sound |
| Peter Berkos | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| John L. Mack | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Vernon Archer | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Johnny Borgese | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Gerald Endler | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Paul Wurtzel | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| James B. Gordon | ... | special photographic effects: Film Effects of Hollywood |
| Don Weed | ... | special photographic effects: Film Effects of Hollywood (as Don W. Weed) |
| Christopher Chapman | ... | special visual effects designer (uncredited) |
| Scott Dougherty | ... | digital restoration producer: Cinesite (uncredited) |
| Linwood G. Dunn | ... | special photographic effects (uncredited) |
| Cecil Love | ... | special photographic effects (uncredited) |
| Jerry Pooler | ... | digital restoration supervisor (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Smith Llorens | ... | digital restoration coordinator: Cinesite (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Nick Cravat | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Carol Daniels | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Donna Garrett | ... | stunt double: Jacqueline Bisset (uncredited) |
| Joe Gray | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Don Nagel | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dean Smith | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bud Walls | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Yerkes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Loyal Griggs | ... | second cinematographer (uncredited) |
| Everett Lehman | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Doug Mathias | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Bill Swearingen | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Earl C. Williman | ... | rigging gaffer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Alfred Newman | ... | conductor |
| Arnold Schwarzwald | ... | music editor |
| Hugo Friedhofer | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Carol Kaye | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Gus Levene | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Fred Steiner | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty A. Griffin | ... | script supervisor (as Betty Abbott) |
Transportation Department
| Frank Khoury | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Lee Danielson | ... | technical advisor: air traffic control (as Captain Lee Danielson) |
| John N. Denend | ... | technical advisor: F.A.A. |
| Dick Delson | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Gerry Lewis | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Robert Werden | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1970) (United States) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1970) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1970) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1970) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1970) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1970) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1970) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Väinän Filmi (1970) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of India (1970) (India) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures India)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1973) (United States) (tv)
- CTV Television Network (1973) (Canada) (tv)
- MCA Videocassette (1981) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1984) (Finland) (tv)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Gaiam (1998) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Universal Pictures Video (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2002) (Finland) (DVD) (1-disc edition)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD) (4-disc Airport: Terminal Pack)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- LA7 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Studios Home Video (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Film Effects of Hollywood (special photographic effects)
Other Companies
- American Optical Company (developed by: Todd-AO)
- Magna Corporation (developed by: Todd-AO)
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (technical advisor)
- Todd-AO Studios (produced in)
- Universal Pictures Professional Cosmetics (cosmetics)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This precursor to later "epic" 1970s disaster films presents 12 hours in the lives of the personnel and passengers at the "Lincoln Airport." Endless problems, professional and personal, are thrown at the various personnel responsible for the safe and proper administration of air traffic, airline management, and aviation at a major US airport. Take one severe snowstorm, add multiple schedules gone awry; one elderly Trans Global Airlines stowaway; shortages; an aging, meretricious pilot; unreasonable, peevish spouses; manpower issues, fuel problems, frozen runways; and equipment malfunctions, and you get just a sample of the obstacles faced by weary, disgruntled personnel and passengers at the Lincoln Airport. Toss in one long-suffering pilot's wife, several stubborn men, office politics and romance, and one passenger with a bomb, and you have the film "Airport" from 1970. Written by LA-Lawyer |
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| Taglines | The #1 novel of the year - now a motion picture! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $371,898 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Burt Lancaster, who headlined the movie above the title with Dean Martin, made a great deal of money from the film, which was a huge hit. His contract gave him a 10% profit participation once the movie hit $50 million; it grossed $45.3 million in North America alone. Despite the financial windfall, Lancaster said that the movie was "the worst piece of junk ever made." He said he only made this film in return for the studio agreeing to finance several non-commercial films, in which he was interested. Lancaster added it was a joke that this film was nominated for any awards at all. See more » |
| Goofs | Before the landing Capt. Demerest requests a PAR approach. The Air Traffic Control officer replies "Roger this will be a Precision Radar Approach..." which would have an acronym of PRA. However, PAR refers to Precision Approach Radar, the type of radar equipment used in the approach. The approach itself is commonly referred to as a "Precision Radar Approach" by pilots and controllers. Confusing, but the movie lines are accurate. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Take 2: Movies That Changed the Movies (1979). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Unusually, the Universal Pictures logo animation is not shown at the beginning of this movie...it's instead shown at the end. The in-credit notice "UNIVERSAL presents" replaced the usual opening logo. See more » |
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[the precocious nerd figures out they're turning around]
Mrs. Schultz: Captain, our son has a question. Schuyler, here's our captain. Schuyler Schultz: [pointing out the window] Before, Virgo and Leo were right there, sir. Now I'm beginning to see Ursa Minor and Cassiopeia. We MUST be turning around. Capt. Vernon Demerest: You have a young navigator here! Well, I'll tell ya, son... due to a setslow wind, Dystor's vectored us into a 360 turn for some slow traffic. Now, we'll maintain this board and hold until we receive a Forta Magnus clearance from MELNIX. Schuyler Schultz: Oh... yes... of course! Mr. Schultz: What did he mean by that, son? Schuyler Schultz: Never mind, father, I'll tell you later. See more » |