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The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)

★ 7.5Approved142 minDirector: Robert Aldrich

1965 film by Robert Aldrich

The Flight of the Phoenix is a 1965 American survival drama film produced and directed by Robert Aldrich, based on the 1964 novel of the same name by English author Elleston Trevor. The story follows a group of men struggling to survive their aircraft's emergency landing in the Sahara. The ensemble cast stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger, Ernest Borgnine, Ian Bannen, Ronald Fraser, Christian Marquand, Dan Duryea and George Kennedy.

Although the film was not a financial success, it was well received by critics, who praised Aldrich's direction and the performances of the cast. It was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Bannen, and Best Editing for Michael Luciano. Hardy Krüger was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Aldrich was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

The Flight of the Phoenix was remade in 2004, titled Flight of the Phoenix.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Flight of the Phoenix about?
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) — A cargo plane goes down in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for an airplane they will build to escape before their fo
Is The Flight of the Phoenix based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Flight of the Phoenix scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.