Final Descent 1997
“Rising terror with no escape!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Network
- Mandalay Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Howdy Amazon Channel
What is Final Descent?
Topic: Film "Final Descent" (1997). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 12, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Mandalay Entertainment
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 24 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Mandalay Entertainment
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Topic: Film "Final Descent" (1997).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 4: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Final Descent.
Year: 1997.
Type: American television film, Thriller, Drama.
Release Date: October 12, 1997 (US) on CBS.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Director: Mike Robe.
Writer: Roger Young.
Cast: Robert Urich (as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer), Annette O'Toole (as Connie Phipps), John de Lancie.
Plot: An airliner collides with a light plane just after takeoff, causing its elevators to jam in the full climb position. It will crash as soon as the fuel runs out, unless some desperate measure succeeds in bringing the nose down.
Sequel: Final Run (released October 10, 1999).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Final Descent is a 1997 American television
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Final Descent worth watching?
Final Descent holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Final Descent and when was it released?
Final Descent is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Final Descent?
Final Descent was directed by Mike Robe.
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