Dir. Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker · Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves · Music Elmer Bernstein · Airplane Collection
“What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?”
Comedy
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
VIBE
Prepare for an onslaught of relentless, rapid-fire gags and absurd situations. This film is a masterclass in deadpan humor and slapstick, creating a hilariously chaotic and irreverent experience. It’s pure, unadulterated comedic joy, leaving you breathless from laughter with its iconic, unforgettable moments.
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