Title: Sully
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Written by: Todd Komarnicki
Based on the book by: Chesley Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow
Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney
Release Date: 9/9/2016
Running Time: 95 minutes
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.
What did you think of this film?
During Credits? Yes
- Pictures of the rescue and evacuation of US Airways 1549 are shown.
- We see all 155 passengers of US Airways 1549 meet with the real Chesley Sullenberger and his wife, Lorrie Sullenberger. He says “This is your captain speaking” and all of the passengers laugh. After that, Lorrie said that she read every letter that came to her house.
After Credits? No
Is this stinger worth waiting around for?
Note: “The Miracle on the Hudson aircraft is on display at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina”
Special thanks to Ivan for this submission
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