The Ghost of Flight 401(1978)
Jet-age ghost story!
The Ghost of Flight 401 Synopsis
An aircraft crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 103 passengers. After the wreckage is removed, salvageable parts from the plane are used to repair other aircraft. Soon passengers and crew on those aircraft report seeing what they believe to be the ghost of the wrecked airplane's flight engineer.
The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) is a drama, mystery, thriller, tv movie and horror film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, released on February 18, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ernest Borgnine, Gary Lockwood, Tina Chen and Kim Basinger. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Writers:
- Robert M. Young, John G. Fuller
- Producers:
- Emmet G. Lavery Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Howard Schwartz
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Paramount Television, Emmet G. Lavery Jr. Productions Inc., NBC, CBS Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) Trailer
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The Ghost of Flight 401 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernest Borgnine
as Dom Cimoli
Gary Lockwood
as Jordan Evanhower
Tina Chen
as Val
Kim Basinger
as Prissy Frasier
Tom Clancy
as Dutch
Howard Hesseman
as Bert Stockwell
Russell Johnson
as Loft
Robert F. Lyons
as Bill Bowdish
Allan Miller
as Les Garrick
Alan Oppenheimer
as Barton
Carol Eve Rossen
as Maria Cimoli
Eugene Roche
as Matt Andrews
Key crew
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by Robert M. Young and John G. Fuller, produced by Emmet G. Lavery Jr..
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The Ghost of Flight 401 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Ghost of Flight 401 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ghost of Flight 401 online?
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The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ghost of Flight 401?
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The main cast of The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) includes Ernest Borgnine, Gary Lockwood, Tina Chen, Kim Basinger and Tom Clancy. The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ghost of Flight 401 released?
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The Ghost of Flight 401 was released on February 18, 1978 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Ghost of Flight 401 worth watching?
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The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ghost of Flight 401?
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Yes. The official The Ghost of Flight 401 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.