Action Drama Thriller Airport Collection

The Concorde... Airport '79

Name: The Concorde... Airport '79
Director: David Lowell Rich
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Robert Wagner, Susan Blakely, Alain Delon, Sylvia Kristel, George Kennedy

1979Dir. David Lowell Rich2h 3m

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Runtime2h 3m

Released1979

Budget$14M

Box office$13M

DirectorDavid Lowell Rich

About This Movie

The Concorde... Airport '79 is a curious blend of action and drama wrapped around an aviation disaster theme, showcasing Joe Patroni's relentless spirit amidst chaos. You get this palpable tension as a nuclear threat looms and the French Air Force adds to the urgency. The pacing is a bit uneven, yet it builds a compelling atmosphere that keeps you engaged. The practical effects, especially with the Concorde itself, have a certain charm and authenticity that you don't quite find in today's CGI-heavy landscape. Performances are solid, with characters that feel a bit more fleshed out than typical disaster fare. It’s an interesting piece of the airport franchise, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. Still, it holds a unique place in the genre.

Features practical effects that stand out in the genre.Part of the Airport franchise, offering continuity in themes.Joe Patroni character adds familiar depth to the narrative.