Airplane!(1980)
“What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?”
Overview
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Director
Jim Abrahams
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$83M
Cast
Robert Hays
as Ted Striker
Julie Hagerty
as Elaine Dickinson
Leslie Nielsen
as Dr. Rumack
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Roger Murdock
Lloyd Bridges
as Steve McCroskey
Peter Graves
as Capt. Clarence Oveur
Robert Stack
as Captain Rex Kramer
Lorna Patterson
as Randy
Jill Whelan
as Lisa Davis
Ann Nelson
as Hanging Lady
Jim Abrahams
as Religious Zealot #6
Jonathan Banks
as Gunderson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$83M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Howard W. Koch Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Airplane!?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Airplane! (1980).
What is Airplane! about?▼
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Who directed Airplane!?▼
Airplane! was directed by Jim Abrahams and released in 1980. It is a comedy film.
How long is Airplane!?▼
Airplane! has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Airplane!?▼
The cast of Airplane! includes Robert Hays as Ted Striker, Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson, Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock, Lloyd Bridges as Steve McCroskey and more.
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