Airport 77 (1977) -

The film's unique "plane underwater" concept inspired a long-running themed attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.

A group of thieves, including the co-pilot, hijack the aircraft with plans to steal the art treasures.

George Kennedy reprises his recurring franchise role as Joe Patroni. Airport 77 (1977)

The cast is led by Jack Lemmon as Captain Don Gallagher and includes James Stewart, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, and Brenda Vaccaro.

Dive deeper into the production and legacy of this underwater disaster classic with these retrospectives and trailers: The film's unique "plane underwater" concept inspired a

The plane crashes and settles on the seabed 100 feet underwater, remaining airtight but trapping the survivors as they face rising pressure and a race against time. Cast and Production Highlights

To evade radar, the hijackers fly dangerously low, eventually clipping an oil rig in the Bermuda Triangle . The cast is led by Jack Lemmon as

It received two Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design (the latter by legendary designer Edith Head).