Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996)

One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.

Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996) poster

A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.

Director: Charles Correll
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ian Thomas
Editing: Hibah Schweitzer
Production: Hill/Fields Entertainment, Ron Gilbert Associates, ABC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Human Trafficking Nightmare, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Dangerous Rescue Operations, Special Ops Hostage Rescue Mission

Keywords

airplane, hostage, dallas, texas, hostage-taking, airplane hijacking, little girl, los angeles, california, terrorism, killer, police detective, jet, air traffic control, hostage negotiator, elderly couple, flight attendant

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hijacked: Flight 285 about?
A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
Who directed Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 was directed by Charles Correll.
Who stars in Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Perry King, James Brolin, Michael Gross, Casey Sander.
How long is Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Hijacked: Flight 285?
Hijacked: Flight 285 is a Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie film.
Where was Hijacked: Flight 285 produced?
Hijacked: Flight 285 was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hijacked: Flight 285?
The themes of Hijacked: Flight 285 include: Human Trafficking Nightmare, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Dangerous Rescue Operations, Special Ops Hostage Rescue Mission.