Poster of The Crash of Flight 401

The Crash of Flight 401

Plot: True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Miami in December 1972. Accurate in many respects, the movie goes through the events leading up to the crash, the crash itself, and the rescue effort afterwards
Release Date: Sunday, October 29 1978
46 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerWilliam Shatner was 47 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Carl Tobias'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 22 1931
Portrait of Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne BarbeauAdrienne Barbeau was 33 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Veronica Daniels'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 11 1945
Portrait of Brooke BundyBrooke BundyBrooke Bundy was 34 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Camille Lawrence'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 08 1944
Portrait of Christopher ConnellyChristopher ConnellyChristopher Connelly was 37 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Mike Tagliarino'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 08 1941 –
Wed, Dec 07 1988
Portrait of Lorraine GaryLorraine GaryLorraine Gary was 41 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Emily Mulwray'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 16 1937
Portrait of Ron GlassRon GlassRon Glass was 33 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Jerry Grant'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 10 1945 –
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Portrait of Sharon GlessSharon GlessSharon Gless was 35 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Lesley Fuller'.
Birthday: Mon, May 31 1943
Portrait of Brett HalseyBrett HalseyBrett Halsey was 45 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Standish'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 20 1933
Portrait of Joyce JamesonJoyce JamesonJoyce Jameson was 46 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Sophie Cross'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 26 1932 –
Tue, Jun 16 1987
Portrait of George MaharisGeorge MaharisGeorge Maharis was 50 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Evan Walsh'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 01 1928 –
Wed, May 24 2023
Portrait of Ed NelsonEd NelsonEd Nelson was 49 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Philip Mulwray'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 21 1928 –
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Portrait of Gerald S. O'LoughlinGerald S. O'LoughlinGerald S. O'Loughlin was 56 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Larry Cross'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 23 1921 –
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Portrait of Artie ShawArtie ShawArtie Shaw was 68 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Elderly Passenger'.
Birthday: Mon, May 23 1910 –
Thu, Dec 30 2004
Portrait of Joe SilverJoe SilverJoe Silver was 56 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Alvin Jessop'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 28 1922 –
Mon, Feb 27 1989
Portrait of Laraine StephensLaraine StephensLaraine Stephens was 37 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Ginny Duffy'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 24 1941
Portrait of W.K. StrattonW.K. StrattonW.K. Stratton was 28 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Ray Ordway'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1950
Portrait of Richard YniguezRichard YniguezRichard Yniguez was 31 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Osario'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 08 1946
Portrait of Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertEddie Albert was 72 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Capt. Dunn'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 22 1906 –
Thu, May 26 2005
Portrait of Maria MelendezMaria MelendezMaria Melendez was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Cecilia Tagliarino'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George MurdockGeorge MurdockGeorge Murdock was 48 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Claypool'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 25 1930 –
Mon, Apr 30 2012
Portrait of Don 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' Barry was 66 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Helicopter Pilot'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1912 –
Thu, Jul 17 1980
Portrait of Maria Elena CorderoMaria Elena CorderoMaria Elena Cordero was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lurene TuttleLurene TuttleLurene Tuttle was 71 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Tue, Aug 20 1907 –
Wed, May 28 1986
Portrait of Shirley O'HaraShirley O'HaraShirley O'Hara was 54 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Fri, Aug 15 1924 –
Fri, Dec 13 2002
Portrait of Roxanna Bonilla-GianniniRoxanna Bonilla-GianniniRoxanna Bonilla-Giannini was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan BrownSusan BrownSusan Brown was 46 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Wed, May 04 1932 –
Fri, Aug 31 2018
Portrait of Ed CallEd CallEd Call was 28 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Sat, Dec 24 1949 –
Tue, Jul 03 2012
Portrait of J. Kenneth CampbellJ. Kenneth CampbellJ. Kenneth Campbell was 31 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Tue, Jul 22 1947
Portrait of Royal DanoRoyal DanoRoyal Dano was 55 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Thu, Nov 16 1922 –
Sun, May 15 1994
Portrait of Jerry DouglasJerry DouglasJerry Douglas was 45 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Miami Approach Controller'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 12 1932 –
Tue, Nov 09 2021
Portrait of Marcy LaffertyMarcy LaffertyMarcy Lafferty was 32 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Fri, Jun 21 1946
Portrait of Read MorganRead MorganRead Morgan was 47 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Fri, Jan 30 1931 –
Wed, Apr 20 2022
Portrait of Lane SmithLane SmithLane Smith was 42 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Wed, Apr 29 1936 –
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Portrait of Donna Kei BenzDonna Kei BenzDonna Kei Benz was 31 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Mon, Oct 20 1947
Portrait of Ralph BrownRalph BrownRalph Brown was 60 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Fri, Jun 07 1918 –
Sat, Dec 13 1997
Portrait of Frank BuchFrank BuchFrank Buch was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walt DavisWalt DavisWalt Davis was 49 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Sat, Feb 09 1929 –
Mon, Sep 21 1981
Portrait of Roger HamptonRoger HamptonRoger Hampton was 33 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Thu, Apr 12 1945 –
Sat, Sep 15 2012
Portrait of Bob HastingsBob HastingsBob Hastings was 53 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Sat, Apr 18 1925 –
Mon, Jun 30 2014
Portrait of Bill HindmanBill HindmanBill Hindman was 56 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Sat, Jul 15 1922 –
Fri, Jul 09 1999
Portrait of George Ranito JordanGeorge Ranito JordanGeorge Ranito Jordan was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Orin KennedyOrin KennedyOrin Kennedy was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy LesterBuddy LesterBuddy Lester was 61 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Tue, Jan 16 1917 –
Fri, Oct 04 2002
Portrait of Robert P. LiebRobert P. LiebRobert P. Lieb was 64 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1914 –
Sat, Sep 28 2002
Portrait of Frank LoganFrank LoganFrank Logan was 53 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Sun, Apr 12 1925 –
Mon, Apr 06 1992
Portrait of Dominick MazzieDominick MazzieDominick Mazzie was >> in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julio MedinaJulio MedinaJulio Medina was 45 in The Crash of Flight 401
Birthday: Mon, Jan 16 1933 –
Sat, Nov 23 2024
Portrait of Susan MullenSusan MullenSusan Mullen was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Flight Attendant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark PinterMark PinterMark Pinter was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Stretcher Bearer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank SchullerFrank SchullerFrank Schuller was 43 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Watson'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 17 1935
Portrait of Judith SearleJudith SearleJudith Searle was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Dr. Claire'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of C. Lindsay WorkmanC. Lindsay WorkmanC. Lindsay Workman was 54 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Dr. Baylor'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 06 1924 –
Tue, Apr 24 2012
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsLeoda Richards was 71 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Passenger (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998

Crew

Portrait of Barry ShearBarry ShearBarry Shear was 55 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 23 1923 –
Wed, Jun 13 1979
Portrait of Jacques R. MarquetteJacques R. MarquetteJacques R. Marquette was 63 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 26 1915 –
Mon, Jul 12 1999
Portrait of Edward MontagneEdward MontagneEdward Montagne was 66 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, May 20 1912 –
Mon, Dec 15 2003
Portrait of Malcolm StuartMalcolm StuartMalcolm Stuart was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles W. FriesCharles W. FriesCharles W. Fries was 25 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1953
Portrait of Sam E. WaxmanSam E. WaxmanSam E. Waxman was 61 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 17 1917 –
Wed, Aug 01 2012
Portrait of Eddy Lawrence MansonEddy Lawrence MansonEddy Lawrence Manson was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FrescoJohn FrescoJohn Fresco was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick CrockettDick CrockettDick Crockett was 63 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 27 1915 –
Thu, Jan 25 1979
Portrait of James PergolaJames PergolaJames Pergola was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Additional Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Caro JonesCaro JonesCaro Jones was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald S. SanfordDonald S. SanfordDonald S. Sanford was 60 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Teleplay'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 17 1918 –
Tue, Feb 08 2011
Portrait of Steve BrownSteve BrownSteve Brown was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Teleplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas Del RuthThomas Del RuthThomas Del Ruth was 36 in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Fri, May 01 1942
Portrait of Alexander A. MayerAlexander A. MayerAlexander A. Mayer was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Ann GoodMary Ann GoodMary Ann Good was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sarah ElderSarah ElderSarah Elder was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob ElderRob ElderRob Elder was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maureen GatesMaureen GatesMaureen Gates was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank NovakFrank NovakFrank Novak was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur BrewerArthur BrewerArthur Brewer was >> in The Crash of Flight 401 as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday