
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
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.
TV Movie
Thriller
- Release Date
Jan 01, 1988
- Popularity: 0.5399
- 5 votes
- Directed by
Paul Wendkos
- Productions
Columbia Pictures Television (US)NBC (US)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 40 min
Casting: Pam Polifroni
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Paul Wendkos
Director

Ray Marsh
First Assistant Director

Stephen Southard
Second Assistant Director

Marshall Schlom
Script Supervisor