The Pilot (film)
Appearance
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Directed by | Cliff Robertson |
Written by | Robert P. Davis |
Starring | Cliff Robertson Diane Baker |
Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
Music by | John Addison |
Distributed by | Summit Films |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Pilot (also known as Danger in the Skies) is a 1980 American action-drama film by director and star Cliff Robertson and is based on the novel of the same name by Robert P. Davis.
Plot summary
Mike Hagan is a pilot in passenger service and a candidate for the honor of Best Pilot of the Year. There's only one problem—Mike is an alcoholic.
As Mike's drinking worsens, he faces an increasingly tough battle to conceal his problem and keep his life together. After an incident in which he jeopardizes the lives of his passengers and crew, Mike realizes he needs help.
Cast
- Cliff Robertson as Mike Hagan
- Diane Baker as Pat Simpson
- Frank Converse as Jim Cochran
- Gordon MacRae as Joe Barnes
- Milo O'Shea as Dr. O'Brian
- Dana Andrews as Randolph Evers
- Edward Binns as Larry Zanoff
See also
- Flight (2012)