Airport 77 (1977) Access

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 Captain Don Gallagher and includes James Stewart, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, and Brenda Vaccaro. Airport 77 (1977)

Released on March 11, 1977, serves as the third installment in the iconic Airport franchise. Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film pivots from standard aviation drama into an underwater survival thriller, setting it apart from its predecessors. Plot Overview To evade radar, the hijackers fly dangerously low,

The film's unique "plane underwater" concept inspired a long-running themed attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film pivots from

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

The horror icon took the role specifically to work with Jack Lemmon and performed his own underwater stunts, which reportedly led to a near-drowning incident.