Flight of the Phoenix(2004)
“Out of the ashes, hope will rise.”
Overview
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Director
John Moore
Studio
Optional Pictures
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Frank Towns
Tyrese Gibson
as AJ
Giovanni Ribisi
as Elliott
Miranda Otto
as Kelly
Tony Curran
as Rodney
Sticky Fingaz
as Jeremy
Jacob Vargas
as Sammi
Hugh Laurie
as Ian
Scott Michael Campbell
as Liddle
Kevork Malikyan
as Rady
Jared Padalecki
as Davis
Paul Ditchfield
as Dr. Gerber
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Optional Pictures • Davis Entertainment • Aldrich Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flight of the Phoenix?▼
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What is Flight of the Phoenix about?▼
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Who directed Flight of the Phoenix?▼
Flight of the Phoenix was directed by John Moore and released in 2004. It is a action, adventure, drama film.
How long is Flight of the Phoenix?▼
Flight of the Phoenix has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Flight of the Phoenix?▼
The cast of Flight of the Phoenix includes Dennis Quaid as Frank Towns, Tyrese Gibson as AJ, Giovanni Ribisi as Elliott, Miranda Otto as Kelly, Tony Curran as Rodney and more.
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