The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)

The Overlooked and Underrated (92 movies items)

"I'd consider this James Stewart's last great film. By 1965 his career was already on the downside, but he still had his mojo."

Watched in 2013 (238 movies items)

" Plot: After a plane crash in the Sahara, one of the survivors says he's an airplane designer and they can make a flyable plane from the wreckage. Genre: Adventure | Drama Director: Robert Aldrich Stars: James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Hardy Krüger -----} Trailer"

The Evolution of Ernest Borgnine (163 movies items)

"as: Trucker Cobb "

Anatomy of the Remake (113 movies items)

"8 STARS vs 7 STARS It's a close call but Stewart and Attenborough are just better. Other than that it's pretty much the same movie and held my interest about the same, too."

My Movie Diary: 2/13 (status: closed) (65 movies items)

"2/11/13 I'm glad that I was finally able to see this classic, especially since I've seen the remake already. This desert gem is loaded with exceptional actors like Jimmy Stewart, Richard Attenborough and Hardy Krüger. When a plane crashes into the desert, it's up to it's crew and passengers to save themselves. Battling against the clock, preyed upon by the elements, they must pull together to construct their own salvation."

Filmes Baixados (2233 movies items)

"Porta-CD: 02 CD: 61"

Watched In 2012 (Michael M) (330 movies items)

" 5/5/12"

When Real People Dies in Film & TV (39 movies items)

"The plane they leave on at the end of the film was to be a C-82 Boom. The stunt of taking off was too dangerous, so legendary stunt pilot Paul Mantz was asked to merely come in low, run his landing gear along the ground, then take off again, simulating a take-off. On the second take the plane crashed and was destroyed, killing Mantz. As all main footage had already been shot, a North American O-47A observation plane from the Air Museum was substituted for the remaining close-ups. "

Originals Vs. Remakes (200 movies items)

"Original Wins"

The Evolution of James Stewart (79 movies items)

"Frank Towns "

Originals & Remakes (229 movies items)

"Original - 1965"