Flight from Ashiya

A sturdy old-fashioned rescue adventure that alternates storm-tossed tension with somber wartime flashbacks, earnest and a little stiff.

Directed by

Michael Anderson

Genres

Action, Adventure, Romance

Starring

Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris

Overview

Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Survival, war, grief, redemption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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