The Captain 2019
What is The Captain?
Topic: Film "The Captain" (2019). Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Studios
- Bona Film Group, Alibaba Pictures Group, Basic Pictures
- Genres
- Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 154 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~111 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bona Film Group, Alibaba Pictures Group, Basic Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Captain" (2019).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Captain (2019).
Release Date: 09/30/2019 (CN).
Genre: Adventure.
Runtime: 1h 51m.
Plot: Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight.
Context: The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Captain is a 2019 adventure film with a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Drafting sentence 2 (Plot): The movie is based on a true story concerning a pilot who was tasked with ensuring the safety of 128 passengers and crew members.
Drafting sentence 3 (Details): During the flight, the plane's windshield became damaged.
*Drafting sentence
Should you watch it?
“A pilot works to ensure the safety of 128 passengers after a windshield becomes damaged mid-flight.”
- Based on a true aviation miracle
- Focuses on the high-stakes safety of 128 passengers and crew
- Directed by Andrew Lau
- The film is categorized as a disaster adventure drama
Watch it if you are interested in true stories involving aviation emergencies and pilot heroics.
The film is a disaster adventure drama centered on a mid-flight windshield emergency.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film based on?
The film is based on the true story of the Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 incident.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Who directed The Captain?
The film was co-produced, co-cinematographed, and directed by Andrew Lau.
What genre does the film fall into?
The film is a disaster adventure drama.
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