Title: Flight of the Phoenix
Release Year: 1965 (Movie), 2004-02-12 (DVD Release in USA)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Plot Summary: Based on a novel by Elleston Trevor, Flight of the Phoenix tells the story of an airplane crew stranded in the desert after their plane crashes. With limited resources and no hope of rescue, they must work together to rebuild the wreckage into a functioning aircraft to fly back to civilization. The film highlights human resilience and ingenuity in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Highlights:
– The original Flight of the Phoenix was directed by Robert Aldrich and starred James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, and Hardy Krüger, among others.
– The 2004 remake was directed by Robert Lieberman and featured an ensemble cast including Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Miranda Otto, and Gabriel Macht.
– Both versions of the film take place in the harsh desert landscape of Mongolia, adding an element of danger and isolation to the story.
– The plot revolves around a diverse group of characters who must overcome their differences and work together to survive and rebuild the plane.
– The original novel was first published in 1965, and the film adaptation came out the following year. The remake was released in 2004.
– In 2005, the DVD version of Flight of the Phoenix (2004) was added to iOctavio.com’s database for online sales and rentals.