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The Survivor (1981)

1981-07-09 · 1h 38m · EN
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A tale of death, and of an evil which transcends death

When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane.

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David HemmingsDirector

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Robert PowellRobert PowellKellerJenny AgutterJenny AgutterHobbsJoseph CottenJoseph CottenPriestAngela Punch McGregorAngela Punch McGregorBethPeter SumnerPeter SumnerTewsonLorna LesleyLorna LesleySusanRalph CotterillRalph CotterillSlaterAdrian WrightAdrian WrightGoodwinTyler CoppinTyler CoppinBoyKirk AlexanderKirk AlexanderDr. AlexanderJon NichollsJon NichollsJacksonRoger CardwellRoger CardwellFlight Engineer

Keywords

Based on novel or bookPilotAirplane crashIndependent film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MysteryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Pilot · Airplane CrashNarrative complexityMysteryDirector preference69647Actor preference207238 · 319047 · 274471Country preferenceAu

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What is The Survivor about?

When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane.

How long is The Survivor?

The Survivor has a runtime of 98 minutes.

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