| 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]
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.
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]
