I hadn't seen this epic classic in over 20 years when I sat down to watch it last night. It still packs a wallop and I found myself in tears by the end! The events this magnificent film was based on still holds its place as one of the worst disasters in aviation history. Of course Hollywood takes its liberties with this telling of the tale but it still, nonetheless, is a powerful human drama about a time and place of great unrest in the world and how these events could have possibly triggered a response that was one of several unproven theories on why and how this magnificent ship of the air met it's demise.
George C. Scott and Anne Bancroft lead an all-star cast with incredible performances all around. The story is memorable and will tug at your heartstrings. This era in aviation history was an amazing period and was the forerunner of modern air travel. Without the pioneers in this era, we wouldn't have the wonderful technology we have today.
I highly recommend this epic 1975 classic directed by the incredible Robert Wise. It is a film that will stick in your heart and mind for a very long time!
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