Skyjacked(1972)
On Board Flight 502 Is A Bomb. It Could Be Anywhere. And A Skyjacker. It Could Be Anyone.
Skyjacked Synopsis
A crazed Vietnam vet bomber hijacks a Boeing 707 and demands to be taken to Russia.
Skyjacked (1972) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by John Guillermin, released on May 24, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, James Brolin and Claude Akins. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- John Guillermin
- Writers:
- Stanley R. Greenberg, David Harper
- Producers:
- Walter Seltzer
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Perry Botkin Jr.
- Production:
- Walter Seltzer Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,700,000
- Revenue:
- $6,550,000
- Status:
- Released
Skyjacked (1972) Trailer
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Skyjacked Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlton Heston
as Capt. Henry 'Hank' O'Hara
Yvette Mimieux
as Angela Thacher
James Brolin
as Jerome K. Weber
Claude Akins
as Sgt. Ben Puzo
Jeanne Crain
as Mrs. Clara Shaw
Susan Dey
as Elly Brewster
Rosey Grier
as Gary Brown
Mariette Hartley
as Harriet Stevens
Walter Pidgeon
as Sen. Arne Lindner
Ken Swofford
as John Bimonte
Leslie Uggams
as Lovejoy Wells
Ross Elliott
as Harold Shaw
Key crew
Directed by John Guillermin, written by Stanley R. Greenberg and David Harper, produced by Walter Seltzer.
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Skyjacked Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 56 ratings.
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Skyjacked – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skyjacked online?
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Skyjacked (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Skyjacked?
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The main cast of Skyjacked (1972) includes Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, James Brolin, Claude Akins and Jeanne Crain. The film was directed by John Guillermin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skyjacked released?
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Skyjacked was released on May 24, 1972 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Skyjacked worth watching?
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Skyjacked (1972) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skyjacked?
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Yes. The official Skyjacked trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.