---
title: "Terror in the Sky"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/terror-in-the-sky-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 237520
imdb_id: "tt0067844"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Terror in the Sky (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/terror-in-the-sky-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "Terror in the Sky" (1971).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Terror in the Sky
Year: 1971
Release Date: 09/17/1971 (US)
Genres: Drama, TV Movie, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 14m
Director: Bernard L. Kowalski
Cast: Leif Erickson, Doug McClure, Roddy McDowall, Lois Nettleton, Kenneth Tobey, Keenan Wynn.
Plot: On a transcontinental flight, the flight crew suffer from food poisoning and become incapacitated. A passenger must safely land the plane.
Context: It is a television film remake of the 1956 television play Flight into Danger by Arthur Hailey.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Terror in the Sky is a 1971 television film. It was released in the US on September 17, 1971. The film is categorized

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bernard L. Kowalski
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leif Erickson** as *Marty Treleavan*
- **Doug McClure** as *George Spencer*
- **Roddy McDowall** as *Dr. Ralph Baird*
- **Lois Nettleton** as *Janet Turner*
- **Keenan Wynn** as *Milton*
- **Jack Ging** as *Controller*
- **Sam Melville** as *Stewart*
- **Leonard Stone** as *Harry Burdick*
- **Sidney Clute** as *Mr. Swenson*
- **Christopher Dark** as *Mr. McCann*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Terror in the Sky online?
Terror in the Sky is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Terror in the Sky worth watching?
Terror in the Sky holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Terror in the Sky and when was it released?
Terror in the Sky is a feature film with a runtime of 74 minutes. It was released in 1971. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Terror in the Sky?
Terror in the Sky was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Terror in the Sky — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/237520)
- [Terror in the Sky (TV Movie 1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067844/)
- [Terror in the Sky - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_in_the_Sky)
- [Terror in the Sky (1971) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/237520-terror-in-the-sky/cast)
- [Terror in the Sky (1971) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/terror-in-the-sky/credits)
- [Terror Out of the Sky (1978) directed by Lee H. Katzin • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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