| The Stolen Airliner | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Don Sharp |
| Written by | Don Sharp John Pudney |
| Based on | novel Thursday Adventure by John Pudney |
| Produced by | Howard Thomas |
| Starring | Fella Edmonds Diana Day Michael Maguire |
| Cinematography | Jo Jago |
| Edited by | Eily Boland |
| Music by | Philip Green |
Production companies | |
Release date | 1955 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Stolen Airliner is a 1955 British Children's Film Foundation production, directed by Don Sharp and starring Fella Edmonds, Diana Day, and Michael Maguire.[1] It was based on John Pudney's adventure story for boys, Thursday Adventure (1955).[2]
It was Don Sharp's debut film as director[3] following his decision to abandon acting. According to Anthony Hayward the film "demonstrated his ability to keep the action fast-paced".[4]
Premise
An international gang of revolutionaries hijack a plane which is being guarded by three young air cadets. The crooks are overpowered in midair, and the Royal Air Force eventually comes to the rescue.
Cast
- Fella Edmonds - Fred
- Diana Day - Anne
- Michael Maguire - John
- Peter Dyneley - Uncle George
- Nicola Braithwaite - Kitty
- Ballard Berkeley - Mr. Head
- Iris Russell - Mrs. Head
- David King-Wood - Controller
Production
It was Don Sharp's first feature as director, although he had directed some documentaries. Sharp had written a number of films with John Pudney, whose novel formed the basis for this film. Sharp called it "a very good little action movie".[5]
References
- ↑ BFI.org
- ↑ 'Pudney, John' in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- ↑ Vagg, Stephen (27 July 2019). "Unsung Aussie Filmmakers: Don Sharp – A Top 25". Filmink.
- ↑ Don Sharp, obituary in The Independent, 29 December 2011
- ↑ Sharp, Don (2 November 1993). "Don Sharp Side 2" (Interview). Interviewed by Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson. London: History Project. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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