STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Lloyd Bridges Julie Hagerty Robert Hays Leslie Nielson Peter Graves

Directors Jim Abrahams David Zucker

Screenwriters Jim Abrahams David Zucker

Running Time 88 minutes

EMPIRE ESSAY: Airplane! (15)

Plot
An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot with a drinking problem, who's now afraid to fly.

Verdict
Surely as good as modern comedy gets?…and don't call me Shirley.


Reviewer: Adam Smith

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