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The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)

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Based on Elleston Trevor's novel, The Flight of the Phoenix opens with a well-staged plane crash in the middle of the Sahara desert. The pilot (James Stewart) and the navigator (Richard Attenborough) do their best to maintain order among the survivors, a group of oil men not well-suited for survival in the desert wastes. Some of those who appear to be the most resourceful reveal themselves to be inept or cowardly, while other less prepossessing types -- notably bespectacled Standish (Dan Duryea)

May 20, 2003

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Plays against convention by raising scary questions about leadership.

June 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A criminally underrated adventure classic.

September 8, 2005 Comment
Fantastica Daily

Gets exciting mileage out of examining male codes of honor and behavior.

May 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | Comment
Lessons of Darkness

This is a different kind of action movie, but it's all the better for it.

March 1, 2005 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

Relentless, gripping lost in desert vehicle.

October 25, 2004 Comment

The picture has been well restored and the sound is adequate.

February 9, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

A smart character study disguised as a thriller, and well worth viewing.

February 9, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
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This adventure about a couple of men crash landing in the desert and trying to build a new plane from the remains while their egos are crushing is a true classic. The acting, even though over the top a few times, which may be a sign of the times, is outstanding and makes you feel as if you've known those characters for

July 2, 2006
ironclad1609

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A trifle long but loaded with good performances and an interesting story. Greatly superior to terrible recent remake.

September 24, 2007
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