---
title: "Final Descent"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/final-descent-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70180
imdb_id: "tt0127557"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Final Descent (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/final-descent-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Final Descent" (1997).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Howdy Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mike Robe
- **Networks / Studios**: Mandalay Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Urich** as *Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer*
- **Annette O'Toole** as *Connie Phipps*
- **John de Lancie** as *Capt. George W. Bouchard*
- **Jim Byrnes** as *Duke Houston*
- **Ken Pogue** as *Ian Pryce*
- **Blu Mankuma** as *Jack Eberly*
- **Tom McBeath** as *Pilot of Private Plane N9478C*
- **Kevin McNulty** as *Henry Gibbons*
- **Stephen E. Miller** as *Lt. Col. Frank O'Hearn*
- **Gwynyth Walsh** as *Patty*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Final Descent online?
Final Descent is currently available to watch or stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Final Descent?
Final Descent was directed by Mike Robe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Final Descent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70180)
- [Final Descent (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Descent_(film))
- [Final Descent (TV Movie 1997) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127557/fullcredits/)
- [Final Descent (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70180-final-descent/cast)
- [Final Descent (1997) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/final-descent/credits)
- [Final Descent Cast: Robert Urich, Annette O'Toole, John de Lancie](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/final-descent/1120530/credits/)

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