Straight Up: Helicopters in Action

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Movie Info

Helicopters save lives every day. These unique machines pick up injured people off roads, save them from sinking ships, pluck them from burning buildings, and pull them out of raging floods. Rotorcraft, including helicopters and tiltrotors, perform widespread critical public-service operations including search and rescue, law enforcement, resource development, and priority transportation. Millions of people owe their lives to the special capabilities of these aircraft.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Documentary, Special Interest
Directed By:

David Douglas
Written By:

David Douglas, Carl Knutson
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 2002 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 25, 2003
Runtime:

90 minutes
Studio:

SK Films

Cast

Martin Sheen
as Narrator

Critic Reviews for Straight Up: Helicopters in Action

All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)

...almost excessively earnest...

July 30, 2014 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…

David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
this film certainly gets off the ground with a strong share of "IMAX Moments."

June 1, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Ross Anthony
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