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The Skyjacker

  • 2008
  • 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Skyjacker (2008)
When an unnamed nowhere man hijacks a plane for money, the last thing he expects is to fall in love. But he does...with a young, preternaturally-composed stewardess.
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A true story. Northwest, 1970's. A loner plans to change his life. He needs money so he boards on a plane with a suitcase. He claims that there is a bomb inside and demands a ransom. Cigaret... Read allA true story. Northwest, 1970's. A loner plans to change his life. He needs money so he boards on a plane with a suitcase. He claims that there is a bomb inside and demands a ransom. Cigarettes and bourbon help him to keep the nerves under control. Unfortunately he meets a young ... Read allA true story. Northwest, 1970's. A loner plans to change his life. He needs money so he boards on a plane with a suitcase. He claims that there is a bomb inside and demands a ransom. Cigarettes and bourbon help him to keep the nerves under control. Unfortunately he meets a young stewardess and looses control over the situation.

  • Director
    • Jeff Pickett
  • Writers
    • Eric Jensch
    • Jeff Pickett
  • Stars
    • Thaine H. Allison Jr.
    • Joan Alperin
    • Claudia Blair
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  • IMDb RATING
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    43
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    • Director
      • Jeff Pickett
    • Writers
      • Eric Jensch
      • Jeff Pickett
    • Stars
      • Thaine H. Allison Jr.
      • Joan Alperin
      • Claudia Blair
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Thaine H. Allison Jr.
    Thaine H. Allison Jr.
    • Septuagenarian Husband
    Joan Alperin
    • Janet
    Claudia Blair
    Claudia Blair
    • Septuagenarian Wife
    Anne Brashier
    Anne Brashier
    • Weather Reader
    G. Larry Butler
    G. Larry Butler
    • Talk Radio Host
    Skip Colvin
    • Copilot
    Lizzy Davis
    Lizzy Davis
    • Donna
    Scott Edgecombe
    Scott Edgecombe
    • Young Husband
    Rawn Erickson
    • Ticketing Agent
    Shannon Evans
    • Young Wife
    Gary-7
    Gary-7
    • Pilot
    Steven Klein
    Steven Klein
    • Walter Neese
    Eric Langham
    Eric Langham
    • Reno Sheriff
    Don Margolin
    • Radio Commercial Announcer…
    Taylor McPartland
    • Scotty
    Jeremy Olsen
    • Hippie Guy
    Jeff Pickett
    • The Skyjacker
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    • Man in Busy Shirt
    • Director
      • Jeff Pickett
    • Writers
      • Eric Jensch
      • Jeff Pickett
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      Jamie Tisdale's debut.
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      Rock Bottom Riser
      Written by Bill Callahan (as Bill Callahan)

      Performed by Bill Callahan (as Smog)

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    • Release date
      • January 2008 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Porywacz
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Raleigh Hills Multimedia
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      1 hour 11 minutes
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