Airport (1970)
Airport (1970)
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Cast
as Mel Bakersfeld
as Capt. Vernon Demerest
as Tanya Livingston
as Gwen Meighen
as Joe Patroni
as Ada Quonsett
as D.O. Guerrero
as Inez Guerrero
as Lt. Anson Harris
as Mrs. Cindy Bakersfeld
as Harry Standish
as Mrs. Sarah Demerest
as Cy Jordon
as Peter Coakley
as Mrs. Harriet DuBarry Mossman
as Mrs. Harriet DuBarry Mossman
as Commissioner Ackerman
as Marcus Rathbone
as Mr. Davidson
as Mrs. Schultz
as Judy
as Dr. Compagno
as Capt. Benson
as Bert Weatherby
as Reynolds
as Roberta Bakersfeld
as Libby Bakersfeld
as Joan
as Father Lonigan
as Maria
as Ruth
as Marie Patroni
as Lt. Ned Ordway
as Sally
as Mr. Schultz
as Bunnie
as Sister Felice
as Sister Katherine Grace
as Schuyler Schultz
as Parks
as Rollings
as Diller
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Dispatcher
Critic Reviews for Airport
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (3)
Yes, it may be junk, but it's irresistible junk, like cotton candy, chicken nuggets or Gilligan's Island reruns.
Before there was Airplane! there was Airport, a surprisingly engaging disaster drama that ignited a trend.
If it weren't for a mad bomber story line, it would be the perfect empty movie for airlines to show on long flights.
One of the most embarrassing films to be nominated for Best Picture and other Oscars, Airport is a trashy flick that began the cycle of disaster movies; the spoof Airport is better and more enjoyable.
Old-fashioned and fairly stagy, but this great-granddaddy of disaster flicks has an undeniable old-fashioned charm.
It spawned a sub-genre, but it was old-fashioned when it was new.
Audience Reviews for Airport
A little hokey to be sure but eminently watchable, Helen Hayes IS endearing but her oscar was surely a sentimental one and really should have gone to Maureen Stapleton who gives a real and very touching portrayal of a woman in an impossible situation. The rest of the cast is fun, Burt Lancaster and Dana Wynter inject a touch of reality as they come to grips with the end of their marriage in a wonderfully played scene. Jacqueline Bissett is young and beautiful, the chicest stewardess to ever fly the friendly skies.
Super Reviewer
One of the original disaster films that spawned an entire new genre of films, Airport is a good little film. However, there's nothing too special about this one. Airport is entertaining, but lacks terrific character development and has cringe worthy dialogue at times. The performances are good, and the cast is pretty impressive, however the plot is hit and miss, and the direction seems unfocused. Nonetheless, if you love a classic thrill ride, this is worth checking out; just don't expect anything great with the film. I liked the film, but it's nothing special. The film set the standard of every other disaster flick that was to follow. The film is a bit too predictable, but in the end it's silly fun. The film tends to go from serious to almost tongue in cheek. Of all the disaster films out there, I find that this is one of the few more unintentionally humorous ones. I'm not saying the picture is bad, but there are moment in the film where you're like, did this happen? Considering that this is drama, you'd expect something a little more serious. This film could have been much better, and the screenwriters could have toned down on the cheesy dialogue and poor tongue in cheek moments. Otherwise, this is an entertaining picture that delivers effective thrills from start to finish, and despite its flaws, it's worth watching you love 1970's cinema. Just don't expect a great film. Enjoyable, but you can see that the film had the potential of being so much more than what it turned out to be.
Super Reviewer
The first of the Airport disaster films. I remember seeing most of them on Sunday afternoons on TV as a young kid. Big budget blockbusters for the time with an all star cast! I think there were three sequels in the end Airport '75, '77 and '79 concorde! Check them out, still pretty good films and few disaster films about planes have been made since to this standard. Not too mention it inspired two of the funniest spoof films (Airplane) as well!
Super Reviewer
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