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In Robert Aldrich's THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, based on Elleston Trevor's novel, a small plane carrying oil workers and military personnel crashes, stranding a group of surviv...Read more
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The original classic of desert survival
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A simple story: after a plane crashes in the African desert, a group of survivors decide they must rescue themselves by building a new plane from the wreckage of the old. Jim...Read more
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In Robert Aldrich's THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, based on Elleston Trevor's novel, a small plane carrying oil workers and military personnel crashes, stranding a group of survivors in the Sahara Desert. As the lethal heat and grating sand begin to take a toll on the group, the conscientious pilot, Frank Towns (James Stewart), struggles with his inability to lead the party to safety. Hope arises, however, when German aircraft designer Heinrich Dorfman (Hardy Kruger) begins to theorize about rebuilding the wreckage into a single-engine plane capable of lifting the crash victims to safety.Aldrich (KISS ME DEADLY) opens his film with the pulsating tension (intercut with the opening credits) of Towns trying and cataclysmically failing to pilot his aircraft through a sandstorm, and from there the white-knuckle intensity never lets up. Boasting an intriguing cast--headed up by Stewart with a poignantly ragged-edged, heartfelt portrayal--and a taut story line, THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX is a powerful and psychologically penetrating thriller.
Product Details
- Number of Discs: 1
- Rating: Not Rated
- Film Country: USA
- UPC: 024543075455
| Additional Details | |
| Genre: | Dramas |
| Format: | DVD |
| Region: | Region 1 |
Credits
| Director: | Robert Aldrich |
| Leading Role: | James Stewart |
eBay Product ID: EPID3417500
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USA Today - Mike Clark (05/23/2003)
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The original classic of desert survival
Created: 09/04/07
) A simple story: after a plane crashes in the African desert, a group of survivors decide they must rescue themselves by building a new plane from the wreckage of the old. Jimmy Stewart does well in a less-likable role than he usually plays, as the cynical pilot who thinks they're wasting their time, but appreciates the need to keep hope alive. To my mind, the cast does a slightly better job than that of the recent Dennis Quaid remake, but this movie does suffer a bit from the lack of special effects in a couple of scenes: the crash itself is depicted in an annoying freeze-frame fashion over the opening credits, and the Phoenix's landing takes place conveniently behind a hill (wheels it shouldn't have are also clearly visible during its takeoff.) But still, this is an enjoyable movie for a rainy afternoon (just don't let anyone ruin the surprise that the aircraft designer has in store!)
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Created: 28/11/10
) I decided to purchase a few James Stewart movie from you because I was having difficulty finding anything. I have also ordered another James Stewart movie " Far & Away " which i have already received. I have not received "Flight of The Phoenix " yet. I am hoping it will arrive soon. If there is a problem please let me know....both movies were ordered at the same time.
Timeless classic!
| Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Created: 04/06/12
) One of my favorite movies. This speaks to the man in each of us that screws up, equipment breaks, life on the line and in the depths of our despair we pull it together with brains and brawn!
The Flight of the Phoenix
Created: 29/03/11
This is one of the best flying movies ever made. It is far better than the remake. Any war or flying related movie with Jimmy Stewart is a must see.
Ingenuis to construct a plane out of the wreckage
Created: 01/03/09
) One of the most greatest film ever in which courage and determination is at trial to survive. Ingenuis to construct a plane out of the wreckage.